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32 13... Fitting repair kit for FCD coupling

Special tools required: 

Remove FCD coupling. 

Only following parts can be replaced on coupling head:

  1. FCD dirt seal
  2. Support ring
  3. O-ring
IMPORTANT: Support ring and O-ring must not be mixed up! Always fit repair kit for FCD coupling completely.
Fig 1: FCD Dirt Seal, Support Ring And O-Ring
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Press in special tool 32 1 023  as far as it will go in connecting piece on hydraulic steering gear. Then pull out again.

Fig 2: Pressing Special Tool (32 1 023)
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Remove spring ring (1) from special tool 32 1 023. 

Fig 3: Spring Ring And Special Tool (32 1 023)
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Lay new spring ring (1) in special tool 32 1 021. 

Using special tool 32 1 022  , press spring ring (1) into connection. In so doing, press through special tool as far as it will go.

Installation: 

Bore hole in special tool 32 1 021  is conical. Special tool must rest with stepped side securely on connection of hydraulic steering gear.

Fig 4: Pressing Spring Ring Into Connection Using Special Tool (32 1 022)
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