Steering cylinder rod replace help, TC33D

[Ltowne1]

I have removed left steering cylinder on TC33D w/Super Steer and purchased a new steering rod (old One was visibly bent and leaking) and seal kit. I have end open with spanner wrench but can only pull old rod and piston half way out. Is there a trick to removing the old rod or is this an indication my cylinder is also bent so the piston gets stuck?

 

[Ltowne1]

Figured it out, piston was flat on one side, got out with a rod and rubber mallet, but looks to me like the tube is damaged internally so need the whole assembly now... Great...

 

[thclimer]

Welcome to TBN.

Sorry I'm not that familiar with the parts you are having an issue with. Hopefully someone else will post with more knowledge about the hydraulic steering than I have.

 

[RickB]

Good explanation of the importance of disassembly prior to ordering parts.