955L track tensioner piston removal w/o separating the tracks

[Bryant_955L]

Can you tell me if you can remove the track tensioner piston on a 955L without separating the tracks? I would like to replace the rings and seals on the piston to see if my continual loosening of the tracks stops.

 

[Dickjr.]

It has to be broken to get the tension off. Its not a big deal , you can use the bucket to pull it back up to reconnect. It is new enough or it has a master link? Soak it with pb , keep it wet for a couple days.

 

[workshoprat92]

The answer is no. You cannot get front idler and rod far enough forward without splitting the track. Its not as bad as it sounds.