disassembling to avoid injury.

DISASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED: Allen keys, arbor press, internal snap ring pliers, torque wrench with hex drive sockets.

1. Using an allen wrench, remove three (3) screws or tie rods and posts retaining them for reassembly.

SCREW OR

ROD SEAL

ROD GUIDE

4. Disassemble rod guide by pressing out the rod guide bushing using the included internal snap ring and a

press pin equal to the rod diameter. Position snap ring in the seal groove as detailed in Figure 2. Discard

bushing and rod seal.

Figure 1: Overview of Components

Figure 3: FOS Spring and Spacer Placement

Product Instructions

General Repair Instructions K-BIF-FO-___

General Repair Instructions K-BIF-FO-___

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.

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.