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Installation:

Make sure wiring harness is exactly routed in main bearing.

Removing hydraulic cylinder:

Remove retaining ring (1)

Drive out pin in inward direction (middle of vehicle)

Detach locking clip (2)

Drive out pin in outward direction (side of vehicle)

Feed hydraulic cylinder out of main bearing

Disconnect all cable ties.

Installation:

Replace faulty cable ties.

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Detach locking clip (1).

Release screw (2) and remove tab washer.

Detach hydraulic lines.

Important!

Protect joints (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g.
with a cleaning cloth.

Note:

Carry out operational check.

Check fluid level.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing right main kinematics hydraulic cylinder

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