6K FORK SIDESHIFT CYLINDERS REPAIR - continued

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16-19. 6K FORK SIDESHIFT CYLINDERS REPAIR (CONT)

(e)

Remove setscrew (8) from inner

piston (4) face.

(f)

Remove three piston rings (9) from

inner piston (4).

WARNING

Unsafe torching practices can cause

serious injury from fire, explosions,

or harmful agents. Protective

clothing and goggles must be worn;

adequate protective equipment used

and a suitable fire extinguisher kept

nearby.

(g)

Heat inner piston (4) with acetylene

torch to approximately 300 - 400F

(148 - 204C). Use a strap wrench to

remove inner piston from rod (1)

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(h)

Remove inner gland (2) rod (1).

CAUTION

Do not nick or scratch seal groove of gland during removal of backup ring. Failure to

follow this precaution will cause part damage.

(i)

Remove preformed packing (10) and backup ring (11) from outer diameter of inner gland (2).

Discard preformed packing.

NOTE

Note direction that lip of seal is facing before removal to aid in installation.

(j)

Remove seal (12) and rod wiper (13) from inner diameter of inner gland (2).

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