I have a 1995 New Holland 1520 that I recently somehow managed to bend the rod on the steering cylinder which has led to a slight leak. I have removed and disassembled the cylinder and I believe I have the rod straightened. It had about a 1/8" bend in the outer half of the 16mm rod). The rod surface does not appear damaged although I can see where the leak likely came from at the worst point of the bend. I am hoping it is now straight enough to no longer leak at that spot. If not, I will have to find a source for 16mm rod stock and have a new rod made. The seals do not appear damaged, but I bought a seal kit from NH to install anyway. The seal kit is packed tightly in a plastic bag so that I cannot easily see what is in it. Also, I cannot see enough of the seal and wiper in the gland to make a determination if I have the correct seal kit (there are at least 2 possibilities). My question is how to remove the seal and wiper from the gland cap. The service and parts manuals describe a lock ring that holds the wiper in from the outside. I can see no sign of that. I would like to know how to get the seal and wiper out of the gland cap (hopefully without distroying them) so that I can compare them to what is in the kit without opening the kit. The kit was nearly $120 and if it is not the correct one, I would like to be able to return it in exchange for the correct parts.
I have attached a photo of the gland cap.
thanks
I have attached a photo of the gland cap.
thanks