Replace Seals Hydraulic Floor Jack
Replacing a seal can be a tall order and sometimes the replacement parts can cost more than a new jack.
Replace seals hydraulic floor jack. This will ensure that the fluid is clean without any dirt or debris in it. As the handle is pumped the cylinders press the pressurized hydraulic fluid giving the force necessary to lift the vehicle. Jack pads hydraulic seal kits hydraulic cylinders not sure which kit. Buying a new one is the easiest solution.
Ausco or us jack 3 ton cylinders with casting number 10 11769 located on top nut. This causes hydraulic fluid to leak out the pressure to drop and the jack to stop lifting. Tilt the floor jack until it starts to pour the fluid from the set screw hole into a drain pan. Once the fluid has been drained stand the jack back.
They are easy to repair and it can save you 150 200. Always use jack stands when working under a car if your floor jack has no external leakage and filling it with oil and purging the air doesn t solve the problem the seals in the pump need replacing. Some of the brands we. In this video i show you how to fix a few common problems with your hydraulic floor jack.
However if you can isolate the leak to one seal in particular then you should be able to replace that seal for relatively little money. It works as a result of fluid being compressed through cylinders on the jack. We also sell metric and standard seals. Check out our cylinder identification guide to find out.
Ask if you do not see what you need. While you are changing the o ring of the floor jack you should replace the fluid. Step 4 drain fluid from floor jack. A hydraulic floor jack is used to lift heavy vehicles to be able to work underneath them.