Cascade Clamps 40D

Clamp the extreme base end of the cylinder in a soft-jawed vise.

Remove the retainer using a claw type spanner wrench.

Remove the rod assembly from the cylinder.

Clamp the rod assembly on the wrench flats. Avoid clamping directly on the rod sealing surface.

Remove the nut fastening the piston to the rod using a wrench on the rod end nut flats to prevent rotation.

Place the piston or retainer in a soft-jawed vise to remove the seals. Pry the seals up with a blunt screwdriver and cut to remove.

Cylinder Anchor Joint Inspection and Lubrication

Inspect the cylinder anchor joint for lubrication and correct hold

Lubricate the cylinder anchor joint with wheel bearing grease

Is a light application of chassis grease permitted by your application?

Apply a light application of chassis grease to the arm bearing if permitted

Arm Capscrews Torque Adjustment

Select the model of the lift truck

Enter the torque value applied to the arm capscrews in ft.-lbs.

Inspect the arm bearings for wear

Are any bearings worn to less than .040 in. (1 mm) thickness?

Replace all bearings if any are worn to less than .040 in. (1 mm) thickness

Frame Mounting Plate Capscrews Tightening

Tighten the frame mounting plate capscrews to the specified torque value

Restrictor Cartridge Adjustment Procedure

Ensure pressure does not exceed 2300 psi (160 bar)

Verify hydraulic flow falls within the volume range shown in Section 6.1

Identify restrictor cartridge installation location

Remove the bumper if restrictor cartridges are installed in the cylinder rod end ports

Loosen the jam nuts on the restrictor cartridges

Screw in the plungers with a screwdriver until they bottom, then back out three full turns

Lower Mounting Hook Engagement Check

Check the lower mounting hook engagement clearance with the truck carriage bar

Tighten the lower hook capscrews

Upper Hook Capscrews Tightening

Tighten the upper hook capscrews to 210 ft.-lbs. (285 Nm)

Check clamp force using Cascade Clamp Force Indicators 35G-DFI-8RF and 35G-CFI-8RF