Doug580l
Senior Member
I am resealing one of the stabilizer cylinders on a 580sl. I cannot get the cylinder started back in the tube without ruining the piston seal. I have ruined 2 seals already. I am doing my best to keep it square and not hit it too hard with a dead blow hammer once I can't get it to move by hand. It seems to me that the seal has too much slack or freeplay in it and keeps slipping out of place and tearing. I am using Bulldog brand seal kit. I am not very experienced at rebuilding hydraulic cylinders but I have successfully done 4 so far. Is there a certain method to getting it in or should I order that seal directly from a case dealer? I am extremely frustrated at the moment, any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Doug
Thanks,
Doug