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Form: BMS-1037
Rev. A
Product Instructions
Blue and Improved Flat-I
General Repair Instructions K-BIF-FO-___
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WARNING: Ensure cylinder body is centered in the rear head and rod guide seals before
continuing. Failure to properly align the body can lead to leaking seals, premature seal failure,
or damage to components.
BORE SIZE (DIAMETER) SCREW SIZE TORQUE: IN-LB (FT-LB)
02, 04 (9/16", 3/4") #4-40 7 (.58)
09 (1-1/16") #6-32 14 (1.2)
17 (1-1/2") #10-24 35 (2.9)
31, 50 (2", 2-1/2") 1/4/20 80 (6.7)
70 (3") 5/16-18 150 (12.5)
125 (4") 3/8/16 250 (20.8)
REASSEMBLY
1. Lightly lubricate all new piston seals, rod seals, and body o-rings with lightweight hydraulic oil. Do not
lubricate body profile seals.
2. Place rod seal into rod guide. Install new rod guide bushing into position flush with hub.
3. Replace piston seals.
4. Place new profile body seals into the rod guide and rear head with open end facing outwards. If o-rings are
provided, place o-rings in the provided grooves.
5. Reassemble components in the following order: rear head, body, piston assembly, and rod guide assembly.
BODY
BODY SEAL
ROD GUIDE
ARBOR
PRESS RAM
CYLINDER
SOCKET
6. Place three (3) posts or magnet tracks into position, apply Loctite 242, 243, or 248 to screws or tie rods and
hand thread into assembly.
IMPORTANT: Do not torque screws without first compressing seals.
7. Compress seals using an arbor press and socket. While cylinder is compressed, tighten three (3) socket
screws by hand. Torque three (3) screws per the table below. When properly assembled, posts will not spin.
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