MANUAL TILT ASSIST
90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 5C-35
Shock Rod Installation and Fluid Filling Procedure - Option One
NOTE: There are two ways for the filling procedure. The first is the easiest and less time
consuming.
1. Place trim cylinder in soft jawed vice.
2. With manifold cam lever closed (Up Position), fill cylinder and manifold to top with Power
Trim and Steering fluid, or (ATF) automatic transmission fluid. Let bubbles disperse.
3. Install lubricated o-ring to memory piston.
4. Using lock ring pliers (P/N SRP2 Snap-On). Set memory piston in top of cylinder then
open cam lever (Down Position) and push memory piston down just below cylinder
treads. Close cam lever (Up Position).
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5. Fill top of cylinder again with fluid to top and install shock rod assembly on top memory
piston. Open cam lever (Down Position) and push shock rod assembly down to 1/8″ be-
low cylinder threads. Close cam lever (Up Position).
6. Fill top of shock rod assembly with fluid to top of cylinder. Open cam lever (Down Posi-
tion) and screw cylinder cap down.
7. Tighten end cap securely using spanner wrench [1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long
pegs]. If a torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten end cap, then torque the end cap
to 45 lb-ft (61.0 Nm). Close cam lever (Up Position).
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