Hydraulic Line On Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying If There Is An O-Ring -1- Still Inside Valve Block, Carefully Remove It With A Small Dull Hook -2-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the O-ring.

-- Slide the new O-ring -2- on the connecting piece -1- for the hydraulic line.

-- Insert connecting piece -3- vertically in hydraulic cylinder, no resistance must be felt.

Fig 2: Inserting Connecting Piece -3- Vertically In Hydraulic Cylinder

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CAUTION:

Damage and leaks on the hydraulic cylinder.

Forcing the hydraulic line will damage the o-ring.

-- Push the spring -2- all the way in with a narrow screwdriver -1- in direction of -arrow- and secure the hydraulic line.

-- Install the hydraulic cylinder. Refer to CONVERTIBLE TOP DRIVE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING , HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPARTMENT COVER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the fluid level and fill with fluid if necessary. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .