Backhoe boom cylinder

[graggy]

I have a L35 Kubota with a BT900 backhoe on it. My first tractor. The boom cylinder is leaking and the fluid is running out the bottom of the boom in a small stream. I can see the fluid running down the shaft on the cylinder and dripping into the boom housing itself and running out the bottom. I am asuming it is the seal in the boom cylinder. Can I take this cylinder out myself or does this need to be done at the repair shop? if I can are there any things I should know about that someone could help me with? Thanks for your help

 

[kennyd]

You can certainly fix the cylinder yourself if you have basic mechanical ability and the tools. There are LOTS of threads in the Hydraulics forum about re-sealing cylinders.