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free lift cylinder

How does one remove the free lift cylinder ram piston to install new seals?
It is bolt and nut less style.
It has a hole at the bottom of the piston and one on the side.
I tried looking inside the holes and have put a pick or allen key in hoping for a bolt in there somewhere?
There must be a special tool to release it as the piston does turn freely.
The seal is smaller than the other steps and I just can't expand it enough over the larger steps on the piston after heating in hot water.
Looking for help ASAP.
Thanks all.
  • Posted 17 Jul 2024 10:51
  • By Sudsy
  • joined 28 May'24 - 3 messages
  • Manitoba, Canada
Gary
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Haha, figured it out. It takes two people to put this seal on, very tricky.
  • Posted 19 Jul 2024 07:39
  • By Sudsy
  • joined 28 May'24 - 3 messages
  • Manitoba, Canada
Gary

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