September 2016 Service and Repair ManualAxle ComponentsPart No. 1268556 12110-2Oscillating Axle CylindersThe oscillating axle cylinders extend and retractbetween the drive chassis and the oscillating axle.The cylinders are equipped with counterbalancevalves to prevent movement in the event of ahydraulic line failure. The valves are not adjustable.How to Remove an OscillatingAxle CylinderNote: Perform this procedure on a firm, levelsurface with the boom in the stowed position.Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Rotate the boom until the turntablecounterweight is between the circle-end andsquare-end tires.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the oscillating axlecylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings onthe oscillate cylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from theoscillate cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a softmetal drift to remove the pin.4 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane tothe barrel end of the oscillating cylinder.5 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from theoscillate cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use asoft metal drift to remove the pin.Crushing hazard. The oscillatecylinder may becomeunbalanced and fall whenremoved from the machine if notproperly attached to theoverhead crane.6 Remove the oscillate cylinder from themachine.
