Fully lower the lift arms.
Stop the engine. Pull up on the lift arm by-pass control and move the lift pedal to release the hydraulic pressure. Raise the seat bar. Engage the parking brake. Raise the operator cab.
Install a lifting strap around the center of the lift arms crossmember, fasten the strap to a chain hoist and the lift arms slightly as shown [Figure 20-20-4].
Remove the rod end retainer bolt (Item 1) [Figure 20-20ยญ 4] from the left cylinder.
Installation: Tighten the bolt to 18-20 ft.-lb. (24-27 N*m) torque.
Remove the retainer and the rod end pin [Figure 20-20ยญ 4].
Lower the left cylinder onto the fender [Figure 20-20-5].
Remove the bolt (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-6] to remove the cover and pivot pin from the right lift cylinder.
Installation: Tighten the bolt to 18-20 ft.-lb. (24-27 N*m) torque.
Remove the cover and pivot pin [Figure 20-20-6].
Lower the right lift cylinder onto the fender [Figure 20-20ยญ7].
Open the rear door.
Remove the bolt (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-8] from the base end pin retainer (left side shown).
Installation: Tighten the bolt to 18-20 ft.-lb. (24-27 N*m) torque.
Use a slide hammer to remove the pivot pin (left side shown) [Figure 20-20-9].
Pull the cylinder forward to remove the hose (Item 1) from the base end and the hose (Item 2) [Figure 20-2010] from the rod end. Mark the hoses for correct reassembly.
Install the cylinder(s) in the reverse order.
