32 13... Fitting Repair Kit For FCD Coupling

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Special tools required:

32 1 021
32 1 022
32 1 023

Remove FCD coupling.

Only following parts can be replaced on coupling head:

FCD dirt seal
Support ring
O-ring

IMPORTANT: Support ring and O-ring must not be mixed up!
Always fit repair kit for FCD coupling completely.

Fig 1: Identifying 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 In Special Tool 32 1 023

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Remove spring ring (1) from special tool 32 1 023 .

Fig 3: Identifying 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

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