(TA811-0506) Continous oil leak when mounting spare part hydraulic cylinders
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TECHNICAL ADVICE - Quick information for your help
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Bulletin Nbr:
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TA811-0506
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Date:
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March 2005
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Market:
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All
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Continous oil leak when mounting spare part hydraulic cylinders
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Saab 9-3 (9440) CV.
Reports from market on oil leak when replacing hydraulic cylinders for
the soft top.
O-rings are not removed from the spare part cylinder when it is taken
out of the stock to be used in the repair.
Oil leak at the hose connections.
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1.
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Prepare the cylinder for fitting. Remove retaining clips and extract
the blind plug with a pair of pliers.
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2.
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Check the connection bore profile on the cylinder, if all the
o-rings from the blind plugs are removed, if not remove these with a not sharp
pin (E).
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3.
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Check hydraulic lines inclusive o-rings on cleanliness and damage.
Exchange the o-rings if damaged or have suspected damage.
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4.
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Mount the o-ring on the hose elbow (F) and push the elbow in a
straight line into the cylinder.
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5.
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Slide the hydraulic line retaining clips in the locked position
(G).
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6.
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Fit the hydraulic cylinder into the roof mechanism.
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7.
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Connect the electric connector.
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8.
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Close the manual release spindle and check the oil level, top
up if needed.
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9.
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The system is a closed system and will self-bleed in normal use.
Make 3 complete cycles and check the function. Make sure that there are no
oil leaks.
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10.
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Check the oil level and top up if needed.
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