1953 Buick Brakes

The sleeve (small end) of the power piston extends through seals, cups, and a bearing in forward end if the hydraulic cylinder which is mounted on rear end of cylinder housing. The sleeve (small end) of a guide mounted on the piston extends through a bearing and seal in the cylinder head. The piston is thereby centrally supported so that it can move freely back and forth in the housing. A return spring presses the piston toward the cylinder head.

The rim of power piston carries a spring expanded leather cup to seal against passage of air, so that the piston divides the air-vacuum chamber into two separate chambers which we will call (A) air chamber (B) vacuum chamber. See figure 8-1. Engine manifold vacuum always exists in the vacuum chamber (B) when engine is running, because it is directly connected to the intake manifold by a pipe. Either vacuum or air at atmospheric pressure may exist in the air chamber (A) depending on operating stages described later; this is governed by the control valve.

The control valve parts are located in the cavity at center of the lower piston and guide assembly. The rubber diaphragm of the floating control valve is pressed over the hub of piston guide and a light coil spring presses the valve disk rearward. The air valve seat slides inside the hub of power piston, and the reaction rod spring presses it forward. In the brake released stage, the air valve seat contacts the hub of piston guide and the floating control valve disk. The cylinder push rod extends through the piston guide sleeve in position to push the air valve seat rear ward when brakes are applied. A vacuum valve seat is machined on the power piston in position to be contacted by the control valve disk. Holes in piston and guide provide air or vacuum passages to the air chamber (A). See figure 8-1.

The power piston sleeve contains a reaction piston with rubber cup and a reaction rod. See figure 8-1. Both of these parts slide freely in the sleeve and their movement is governed by the fluid pressure in the hydraulic cylinder, as explained later.

The power piston sleeve and reaction piston together form the hydraulic cylinder piston. Movement of these parts rearward into the fluid filled cylinder displaces a corresponding volume of the fluid, which is forced out into the 1953 Buick brake pipes and wheel cylinders. Compensating ports in rear end of piston sleeve permit return of surplus fluid to reservoir when brakes are released. The residual check valve and spring in the hydraulic cylinder maintains static pressure in brake pipes and wheel cylinders.

Operation of 1953 Buick Power Brake Cylinder

Description of 1953 Buick power brake cylinder operation will cover (1) Unapplied Stage (2) Applied Stage (3) Reaction Pressure (4) Poised Stage (5) Releasing Stage.

(1) Unapplied Stage. See figures 8-2 and 8-3.

The pedal return spring holds the push rod clear of the air valve seat. The reaction rod spring presses air valve seat forward against the hub of piston guide and against the floating control valve disk, thereby closing the air passages leading to the air chamber.

The air valve seat holds the floating control valve disk clear of the vacuum valve seat on power piston, thereby opening the passage through the piston and guide between the air and vacuum chambers. Manifold vacuum exists on both sides of power piston therefore pressures are equal on both sides, and the return spring holds the piston forward against the cylinder head.

The compensating ports in rear end of power piston sleeve are forward of the secondary cup, permitting flow of fluid between the reservoir hydraulic cylinder as required. The residual check valve is seated to maintain static pressure in the brake pipes and wheel cylinders.

(2) Applied Stage. See figure 8-4.

Pressure on the 1953 Buick brake pedal moves the push rod rearward into contact with the air valve seat. As the valve seat is moved clear of the piston guide hub a restricted amount of outside air starts moving through this opening, and into the air chamber. The outside air at atmospheric pressure enters through the inlet in air cleaner cover, is filtered as it passes through the felt cleaner core, then flows through the push rod boot and piston guide sleeve to the air valve opening mentioned.

Further movement of push rod and valve seat permits the floating control valve disk to bear against the vacuum valve seat on power piston, closing the vacuum passage, and then the air valve seat moves clear of the control valve disk to permit a large volume of air to enter the air chamber.

With atmospheric pressure on the head side of power piston and vacuum on the other side, the difference in pressure moves the piston rearward, forcing the piston sleeve into the hydraulic cylinder. Escape of fluid into the reservoir is cut off when the compensating ports pass through the secondary cup and the displaced fluid is forced out into the brake pipes and wheel cylinders to apply the brake shoes.

(3) Reaction Pressure. As pressure is built up in the brake pipes and wheel cylinders during brake application, the reaction piston is subjected to the same hydraulic pressure. Since the piston and reaction rod are free to move in the piston sleeve, the pressure is transmitted through the rod to the air valve seat, then through the seat and push rod to the brake pedal.

The pressure thus transmitted to the brake pedal opposes the foot pressure applied by the driver. This reaction pressure gives the driver a definite indication or “feel” of the pressure being applied to the brake shoes so that he has positive control over the braking operation at all stages.

(4) Poised Stage. See figure 8-5.

Brake apply action and build-up of hydraulic pressure continues only as long as the pedal is kept moving to keep the push rod in contact with the air valve seat. When the push rod stops, the air valve seat stops because it is held against the push rod by the reaction rod spring. The piston continues rearward momentarily until the control valve disk contacts the air valve seat and closes the air passage.

The piston stops moving when atmospheric pressure is cut off. Since the control valve disk still bears against the vacuum valve seat on piston, air cannot be exhausted out of the air chamber, therefore the power piston remains stationary or poised, ready to move in either direction. If the 1953 Buick brake pedal is depressed for heavier brake application the air valve seat will move rearward and open the air passage. If pedal is released, the following release action will occur.

(5) Releasing Stage. When foot pressure on brake pedal is released, the pedal return spring pulls the push rod away from the air valve seat. The reaction rod spring pushes the valve seat forward into contact with the control valve disk and the piston guide hub, cutting off all air passages. The valve seat also pushes the control valve disk clear of the vacuum valve seat, opening the vacuum passage so that all air in the air chamber is immediately exhausted through the vacuum chamber. The piston return spring immediately pushes the piston forward to the cylinder head.

When the compensating ports in the power piston sleeve pass forward through the secondary cup, any surplus fluid in the hydraulic system can return to the reservoir. The residual check valve spring presses the residual check valve against its seat with sufficient pressure to maintain some residual pressure in the brake pipes and wheel cylinders.

 

8-3 1953 BUICK POWER BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

Refer to Section 8-B in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for test and diagnosis of brake troubles related to items other than the power brake cylinder and its linkage. The following conditions relate specifically to the 1953 Buick power brake installation.

Springy, Spongy Action of 1953 Buick Brake Pedal

• Air in Hydraulic System. Thoroughly bleed entire hydraulic system (par. 8-4) after finding and correcting the leak.

Excessive 1953 Buick Brake Pedal Travel

• Improperly Adjusted Push Rod. Adjust push rod for specified end play (par. 8-4).
• Air in Hydraulic System. Thoroughly bleed entire hydraulic system (par. 8-4) after finding and correcting the leak.
• Improperly Adjusted Brake Shoes. Adjust brake shoes as described in paragraph 8-12 or 8-15 in 1952 Buick Shop Manual.

Hydraulic System Loses Fluid

• Loose Brake Pipe Connections. With engine running and heavy pressure applied to brake pedal, check all brake pipe connections, including reservoir-to-cylinder filler pipe.
• Worm or Damaged Power Cylinder Cups or Seals. Remove, disassemble, inspect power cylinder, paying particular attention to condition of primary cup and seal, reaction piston cup and O-ring, and the related gearing surfaces of the piston sleeve (par. 8-5).

Hard or Sticky Initial Pedal Pressure

May be accompanied by failure of pedal to return to release position when foot pressure is removed.

• Lack of Lubrication. Lubricate pedal shaft and push rod clevis at grease fittings.
• Binding of Corroded Clevis Pin. Remove push rod clevis pin and clean or replace it.
• Misalignment of Pedal Shaft With Push Rod. Loosen pedal shaft bracket bolts to permit bracket to shift to a free position, then tighten bolts securely.
• Dry Power Cylinder Piston Cup. Remove inspection screw in power cylinder head and inject 2 or 3 ounces of special Power Brake Cylinder Oil (Group 4.898). Back off all brake shoes, start engine and pump brake pedal until the piston moves freely. Readjust shoes.

NOTE: Use only the oil specified and DO NOT pour this oil into the reservoir because it will damage rubber cups in brake hydraulic system.

1953 Buick Brakes Do Not Release Properly

Refer to paragraph 8-7 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for causes of brake drag due to conditions other than the power brake cylinder and its control linkage.

• Binding at 1953 Buick Brake Pedal. Check for lack of lubrication or for corrosion at pedal bearing shaft and at push rod clevis pin.
• Push Rod Adjustment Too Long. Adjust push rod for specified end play (par. 8-4).
• Inspection Screw or Gasket Missing. Check inspection screw in power cylinder head for looseness or missing gasket. Install new gasket and tighten screw securely.
• Dry Power Unit Piston Cup. See subparagraph d item (4).
• Hydraulic Cylinder Not Aligned with Piston. Remove power cylinder, loosen hydraulic cylinder flange nuts, depress piston guide to full stroke and tighten nuts securely. Check for free movement of piston before installation of power cylinder.
• Plugged Compensation Ports. Remove and disassemble power cylinder, clean thoroughly (par. 8-5), also flush brake hydraulic system to remove all dirt.
• Power Unit Internal Friction. Remove, disassemble and inspect power cylinder, looking particularly for weak or broken springs and for dry rubber cups and O-ring seals. Reassemble as specified (par. 8-5).

Power Cylinder Does Not Boost

• Test for power cylinder operation as follows: With engine stopped, depress brake pedal several times to eliminate all vacuum from the system. Apply the brakes and while holding foot pressure on brake pedal, start the engine. If power cylinder is operating, the pedal will move slightly forward when vacuum power is added to the pedal pressure.
• If above test shows that power cylinder is not operating, check the following items.
  • Vacuum Check Valve Stuck Closed. Remove and open check valve, clean parts with a dry cloth.
  • Vacuum Pipe Bent, Broken or Obstructed. Check pipes from intake manifold to vacuum check valve and from there to power cylinder. Replace any damaged or plugged parts and make sure all connections are tight.
  • Blocked Air Inlet. Check condition of breather hose attached to air cleaner cover, air cleaner core, push rod boot, and air passage inside the piston guide sleeve. Clean or replace parts as required.
    When installing push rod boot make certain that large end is properly seated over flange of air cleaner cover and small end is properly seated over retaining ridge on push rod. Adjust push rod as specified in paragraph 8-4.
  • Jammed Air Valve Seat. If foreign material has jammed the air valve seat in power piston remove and disassemble power cylinder for inspection (par. 8-5).
• If above test shows that power cylinder is operating but not giving normal brake action, check the following items.
  • Insufficient Brake Fluid in System. Fill reservoir, bleed all lines and check for leaks (par. 8-4).
  • Binding at Brake Pedal. Check for lack of lubrication or for corrosion at pedal bearing on shaft and at push rod clevis pin.
  • Damaged Secondary Cup. Remove and disassemble power cylinder for inspection (par. 8-5).
  • Brake Lining Condition. Check for glazed, dirty, or oily brake linings. Clean or replace.

 

8-4 REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, BLEEDING OF 1953 BUICK POWER BRAKE CYLINDER

Removal, Installation of Cylinder

1. Remove cranking motor splash pan.
2. Disconnect return spring, remove clevis pin at front end, then remove brake pedal push rod with cylinder push rod attached.
3. Disconnect the breather tube which is clamped to inlet tube on power cylinder air cleaner cover.
4. Disconnect and remove the pipe and hose that connects the vacuum check valve to power cylinder.
5. Disconnect the reservoir to hydraulic cylinder pipe, allow reservoir and pipe to drain. Disconnect distributor to cylinder pipe and allow to drain. Discard old fluid and cover pipe ends with tape to exclude dirt.
6. Remove nuts and lockwashers attaching power cylinder to its support and remove cylinder from car.
7. Install power cylinder by reversing the procedure for removal, except for installation of push rod and splash pan. Adjust brake pedal stop and push rod (subpar. b) then bleed hydraulic system (subpar. c) to complete the installation.

Adjustment of 1953 Buick Brake Pedal Stop and Push Rod

1. Make certain that 1953 Buick brake pedal is properly lubricated and moves freely on its shaft, also that it does not bind on floor mat.
2. Adjust brake pedal stop bolt, if necessary, so that the pedal grommet is compressed to 1/2″ height, then tighten the lock nut.
3. Slightly wet the end of cylinder push rod with brake fluid before inserting it into the power piston guide sleeve, and be sure that the boot is drawn fully back over the retaining ridge on push rod. Make sure that rear end of boot is properly seated over the flange on air cleaner cover.
4. Connect push rod to brake pedal with clevis pin and cotter pin, then check for free movement of pedal and push rod.

If a bind exists, loosen pedal shaft bracket bolts to permit bracket to shift to a free position, then tighten bolts securely.

5. Starting with pedal against its stop, use fingertips only to gently move the push rod rearward until it contacts the air valve seat. Movement or end clearance of rod should be 1/16″. Loosen lock nut and turn the cylinder push rod as required to provide this clearance after lock nut is tightened.
   When checking this adjustment use light pressure when contacting air valve seat because it will be moved if pressure exceeds two pounds. If seat is moved, an incorrect adjustment will be made and dragging 1953 Buick brakes will result.
6. Connect return spring to push rod and install cranking motor splash pan.

Bleeding Brake Hydraulic System

The 1953 Buick power brake hydraulic system must be filled with new G.M. or Delco Super No. 11 brake fluid (Group 4.683) and all air must be bled out after any work requiring disconnection of a hydraulic brake pipe.

The brake bleeding procedure given in paragraph 8-9 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual should be used with a pressure tank attached to the reservoir. Two additional bleeder points are provided by bleeder screws located in the hydraulic cylinder.

Bleed first at the rear end bleeder screw on hydraulic cylinder, then at the front bleeder screw at cylinder flange, and finally bleed the four wheel cylinders in sequence of left front, right front, left rear, right rear.

When brake fluid runs free of air bubbles at all bleed points, start the engine and while holding pressure on brake pedal, bleed again at both hydraulic cylinder bleeder screws. Be sure to close bleeder screws before brake pedal strikes floor mat.

After bleeding is completed, make sure that reservoir is filled to proper level and check brake system for fluid leaks while applying heavy pressure on 1953 Buick brake pedal, with engine running.

 

8-5 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF 1953 BUICK POWER BRAKE CYLINDER

Disassembly of Cylinder Head, Piston and Guide

1. Remove push rod boot and pull out the push rod.
2. Mount power cylinder in bench vise with hydraulic cylinder down. Tighten vise only enough to hold cylinder firmly; excessive tightening will crack or distort the cylinder.
3. Remove four bolts with lockwashers, pry air cleaner up with screwdriver, and remove cover and air cleaner core. See figure 8-6.

Remove three head bolts with lockwashers, then loosen the head by inserting screwdriver in each of the three slots in head flange and twisting to lift head. Free the head from the housing by applying screwdriver under flange and tapping upward with hand or a light hammer. See figure 8-6.
CAUTION: Hold down on piston guide as head is freed, to prevent the piston return spring from throwing parts upward out of control.

Remove cylinder head with the power piston and guide, then remove piston return spring from housing.

Remove housing and hydraulic cylinder from vise, place open end down in a pan and allow fluid to drain out while proceeding with other work. Discard old fluid.

Mount piston and head assembly with piston downward on a holding fixture consisting of an 8 inch length of 4 inch pipe, or its equivalent. Lift head off of piston guide, then remove O-ring and bumper from rim of head. See figure 8-7.

Place head in arbor press with inside rim upward and press out the bearing, O-ring and guide seal. See figure 8-7.

Bend back lip of leather piston cup, remove felt wick and expander spring. See figure 8-8, view A.

Remove three bolts with lockwashers then remove the guide assembly and O-ring from power piston. See figure 8-8, view B.

Remove leather piston cup, floating control valve assembly and spring from piston guide. See figure 8-8, view C.

Remove air valve seat from power piston (fig. 8-8, view D), then lift out the control spring (if present), reaction rod spring, reaction rod, and the dampener spring (if present). See figure 8-8, view E. NOTE: Control and dampener springs will be found in Series No. 1 units only. Discard these springs because they will not be reinstalled.

Use a drift pin to push out the reaction rod piston assembly located in lower end of piston sleeve. See figure 8-8, view F. Remove O-ring and cup from piston, using extreme care to avoid marring piston surface.

Disassembly of Hydraulic Cylinder

1. Remove four nuts and lockwashers which attach the hydraulic cylinder to the housing, lift off cylinder assembly, and remove the cylinder-to-housing O-ring. See figure 8-9.

Mount hydraulic cylinder assembly in bench vise with flange end up; do not grip tightly. Unscrew and remove the cylinder plug assembly. See figure 8-10, view A.

Remove primary cup, retainer and seal from cylinder plug. See figure 8-10, view B.

Bend a piece of wire (.072″ max. dia.) as shown in figure 8-10, view C and insert ends into two opposite holes in the bore of power piston bearing, being careful to avoid marring the inside surface of bearing.

Use care in removing bearing assembly from hydraulic cylinder so that the residual valve spring does not fly out when it is released by the bearing.

Remove secondary cup retainers, then remove O-ring and secondary cup from bearing. Do not remove blue steel cup supporting washer unless damaged, in which case it can be removed by blowing air through a small hole in bearing. See figure 8-10, view D.

Remove residual valve spring retainer, spring, and valve from hydraulic cylinder. Pry valve from end of spring. See figure 8-10, view E.

Remove residual check valve rubber seat from inner end of hydraulic cylinder, seat will drop out when loosened with screwdriver. See figure 8-10, view F.

Cleaning, Inspection, Replacement of Parts

As an aid in determining the cause of improper power brake operation, wipe fluid from all rubber parts, the residual check valve, the floating control valve and air valve seat, then carefully examine these parts for nicks, cuts or other damage. After examination discard all these parts.

Thoroughly clean the remaining parts in diacetone alcohol or clean brake fluid.

CAUTION: Do not use anti-freeze alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, or any other cleaning fluid that might contain even at race of mineral oil, as this could cause serious damage to all rubber parts in the 1953 Buick brake system.

Carefully examine the cleaned parts for nicks, burrs, stripped threads, or other damage. Make certain that the small compensating ports in end of power piston sleeve are clear.

If these holes are plugged, clean them thoroughly and flush the hydraulic system to remove all dirt.

If the power piston guide sleeve, outer surface of piston sleeve, or inner surface of sleeve where reaction piston operates show evidence of abrasion, polish out light scores with crocus cloth or very fine polishing paper, then wash and dry thoroughly.

If any parts indicate that heavy abrasive action has resulted from severe contamination of the brake fluid, replace damaged parts and be sure to thor9ughly flush the reservoir and wheel cylinder lines.

The 1953 Buick Power Brake Cylinder Overhaul Kit (Group 4.898) contains all necessary replacement parts for the power brake cylinder. When reassembling the brake cylinder use all the new parts in the kit regardless of whether the old parts appear fit for use. In addition, replace any other parts which inspection indicates to be unfit for use.

Before installation, wet all O-rings and rubber cups with clean brake fluid, except where O-ring or seal is pre-greased. Do not destroy this application of silicone grease.

Conversion of Series No. 1 Power Brake Cylinder

When a Series No. 1 power brake cylinder is serviced it-is to be converted to a Series No. 2 unit by use of all parts in the overhaul kit and also replacement of the first type power piston and push rod. As noted in subparagraph a, step 12, the control spring and dampener spring used in Series No.1) is to be discarded as these parts are not used in Series No. 2.

When a Series No. 1 power cylinder is converted to Series No. 2, be sure to stamp or paint (red or yellew) the letter “K” on the cylinder head, preceding the date already stamped there.

Assembly of Hydraulic Cylinder

1. Mount hydraulic cylinder in vise with flange end up, and drop a new residual check valve seat into lower end of cylinder. Dropping the seat over a drift pin will guide it into proper position. See figure 8-11, view A.

Press a new residual check valve assembly into small end of valve spring, then install spring in cylinder with the valve resting squarely on the valve seat. Place spring retainer on upper end of spring with small end up. See figure 8-11, view B.

Install a new seal, seal retainer with fiat side outward, and a new primary cup in the cylinder plug as shown in figure 8-11, view C.

Install a new O-ring in outside groove in power piston bearing, install blue support washer (if removed) then install a new secondary cup with lips outward. Install ring type cup retainer, then install flat retainer with concave side outward. See figure 8-11, view D.

Lubricate O-ring with brake fluid and install power piston bearing assembly in hydraulic cylinder with cup retainer end down. Use a drift pin to hold the residual check valve spring down while installing the cylinder plug assembly in cylinder. Screw plug down by hand then use a wrench to tighten it firmly, but do not use force. See figure 8-11, view E.

Place a new O-ring around the cylinder plug, then install hydraulic cylinder on housing with the bleeder screws on the opposite side from the housing vacuum inlet. Install lockwashers and nuts on studs but do not tighten. See figure 8-11, view F.

Assembly of Power Piston, Guide, and Head

1. Place expander spring in groove of power piston guide with bent ends in, so that approximate center of spring is at one of the slots in upper flange of guide, then insert wedge (supplied in kit) through slot to hold spring in place. See figure 8-12, view A.

Wrap each end of spring around piston guide and hold with wedges in two side slots. With ends overlapping under fourth slot, install wedge at this point then remove the first three wedges and discard them. See figure 8-12, view B.

Saturate the cup lubricating wick in special Power Brake Cylinder Oil supplied with parts kit. Place wick over e. Pander spring with grain of felt parallel to centerline of piston guide. Be sure that ends of wick do not coincide with ends of spring. See figure 8-12, views C and E.

Mount piston guide in holding fixture with sleeve down, install a new leather cup and slide the service ring down over cup. Be sure that leather cup does not ride over the edge of guide and that cup flange lies flat against its face. See figure 8-12, views D and E.

Wet the diaphragm of a new floating control valve assembly with brake fluid, place spring over the retainer, then install these parts on piston guide. Press the diaphragm down over hub on guide, then install a new O-ring over the ridge around valve. See figure 8-12, view F.

Install new reaction cup on reaction piston with lip of cup toward small end of piston. Install new O-ring in piston groove, using care to preserve silicone grease on ring.

Wet reaction cup with brake fluid and install reaction piston assembly in outer end of power piston sleeve with lip of reaction cup outward. See figure 8-12, view G.

Mount power piston on holding fixture with sleeve down.

Install new stop washer over reaction rod so that it seats snugly against the stop, install rod in power piston, and place the reaction rod spring in the stop. See figure 8-13, view A.

Seat a new bumper in bottom of push rod cavity in air valve seat, install a new O-ring in outside groove of seat using care to preserve the silicone grease, then install valve seat assembly in power piston above reaction rod stop and spring. See figure 8-13, view A. CAUTION: Insert the steel seat with care to avoid damaging the vacuum valve seat on the aluminum piston.

Test action of air valve seat against spring with thumb pressure, to insure free movement.

1. Place piston guide over the piston and insert the push rod through guide to hold the air valve seat down against reaction rod spring while starting bolts with lockwashers. Use three equally spaced holes in guide; the other three holes are air passages. See figure 8-13, view B.

After starting one bolt, remove the expander spring wedge, then install other bolts and tighten all securely, using care not to strip threads in aluminum piston. Remove service ring.

2. With cylinder head resting on bench, hub end up, install bearing with flat side down and press a new O-ring into bearing groove with finger.
3. Install new greased guide seal with felt side up, using care to preserve grease on seal. Using arbor press, apply only enough load to outside edge of seal to press it snugly against the bearing. Do not crush seal. See figure 8-14.

Installation of Power Piston, Guide, and Head

2. Install new O-ring and bumper over outside groove of cylinder head and wet the rubber with special Power Brake Cylinder Oil supplied in parts kit. Also wipe this special oil on the inside of cylinder housing and oil the leather cup on rim of power piston guide. See figure 8-15.

With hydraulic cylinder firmly held in bench vise with housing up, install return spring to seat inside the four cylinder flange bolt heads.

Set power piston and guide assembly in place with retaining shoulder engaged in return spring, press the assembly down into housing about two inches, then pour the remaining special brake cylinder oil (should be 1-2 oz.) into housing and upon piston guide, but avoid pouring oil into air holes. See figure 8-16, view A.

While holding piston guide down, install cylinder head over the guide sleeve and into the housing. Locate head with inspection hole screw on same side as the bleeder screws on hydraulic cylinder and with screw holes aligned with holes in housing. See figure 8-16, view B.

Tap head straight down into housing with a soft mallet until the three bolts with lockwashers can be started. It may be necessary to rotate head to align bolt holes by inserting screwdriver between air cleaner bosses as a lever. Tap head down snugly before tightening bolts.

Remove the assembly from vise and press the guide sleeve end down on bench to hold the piston and guide in fully applied position while tightening the hydraulic cylinder stud nuts evenly. The power piston must move freely when all nuts are tight.

Blow out or replace air cleaner core, install core and cover, placing air inlet tube on same side as hydraulic cylinder bleeder screws, then install cover screws with lockwashers. See figure 8-16, view B.

Install new boot over flange of air cleaner cover.