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HYDRAULIC BACKHOE QUICK COUPLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HYDRAULIC BACKHOE QUICK COUPLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
QUICK COUPLER CYLINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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SPECIAL TOOLS

BD08B679 BD08B678
TOOL KIT 380100096 TOOL KIT 380100096

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HYDRAULIC BACKHOE QUICK COUPLER

Removal STEP 11
Use an acceptable driver being capable of 178 to 222
NOTE: Refer to illustration on page 5.
kilo newton (40,000 to 50,000 lbf) and drive the
cylinder tube (10) and the sleeve (11) out of the
STEP 1 coupler (15).
Remove the bucket from the backhoe.
STEP 12
STEP 2 Drive the other sleeve (23) out of the coupler (15).
Remove the retaining rings (1) from the sleeves (11
and 23). Installation
STEP 3 STEP 13
Extend the piston rods out.
Center the coupler (15) between the dipper ears (24).
STEP 4 STEP 14
Remove the groove pins (2) from the step pins (3).
Install the sleeve (23) with the groove for the outer
coupler set screws (4 and 5) towards the center of
STEP 5 the coupler (15).
Remove the step pins (3).
NOTE: Step pins can be difficult to remove, due to STEP 15
the fit of the step pin seal (14). Use an acceptable driver being capable of 178 to 222
kilo newton (40,000 to 50,000 lbf) and drive the
NOTE: If the cylinder (10) needs to be removed or
sleeve (23) into the coupler (15) until the groove is in
the tube is damaged follow steps 6 through 12. If only
the center of the set screw (4 and 5) holes.
the piston seals are to be replaced go to step 37.
STEP 16
STEP 6
Align the two slots in the cylinder tube (10) with the
Remove the two bolts (19) and two washers (20)
two tapped holes in the center of the coupler (15).
which fasten the cover (18) to the hose guard (6).
Make sure the hydraulic ports (12 and 13) in the
cylinder tube (10) line up with the openings in the
STEP 7 coupler (15). The smaller hydraulic port (12) should
Remove and discard the two countersunk head be towards the top of the coupler (15).
socket screws (17) that fasten the hose guard (6) to
the coupler (15) and retain the cylinder (10) in place. STEP 17
Install the cylinder (10), as indicated on illustration on
STEP 8 page 5, so that the smaller hydraulic port (12) is
Remove and discard the two outer set screws (4) and towards the top of the coupler (15) and the cylinder
two outer set screws (5) that fasten the sleeves (11 (10) it is up against the sleeve (23). Drive the sleeve
and 23) in place. (23) in or out, so that the hydraulic ports (12 and 13)
are in the center of the opening in the coupler (15).
STEP 9
Disconnect the hoses (7) from the 90° elbows (8) and STEP 18
plug the hoses. Use new screws, install two outer coupler set screws
(4 and 5) to hold the sleeve (23) in place. Tighten the
STEP 10 outer coupler set screws to a torque of 14 to 20 Nm
Remove the 90° elbows (8) and the adapters (9) from (124 to 177 pound - inches).
the cylinder (10).
STEP 19
NOTE: Adapters (9) are sealed in place with silicone Install the other sleeve (11) with the grooves for the
sealant. outer coupler set screws (4 and 5) towards the center
of the coupler (15).

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STEP 20 STEP 30
Use an acceptable driver being capable of 178 to 222 Install the hoses (7) around the coupler (15) as
kilo newton (40,000 to 50,000 lbf) and drive the other shown in the illustration on the bottom of page 5.
sleeve (11) into place until it contacts the cylinder
(10). STEP 31
Refer to the illustration on the bottom of page 6 and
STEP 21 connect the hoses (7) to the 90° elbows (8) so that
Use new screws, install two outer coupler set screws the hoses (7) are staggered to run on each side of
(4 and 5) to hold the sleeve (11) in place. Tighten the the coupler (15). Tighten the 90° elbows (8) so that
outer coupler set screws to a torque of 14 to 20 Nm there is a minimum of 5 MM. (0.12 inches) of
(124 to 177 pound - inches). clearance between the hoses (7) and each side of
the coupler (15). Tighten the hose connections on
STEP 22
the 90° elbows (8).
Place the step pin seal (14) in the groove on the
outside of each of the step pins (3). See step pin seal STEP 32
orientation (16) for proper step pin seal installation. Place a 6 MM. (0.24 inch) fillet bead of RTV silicone
sealant around the inside of the coupler (15) fitting
STEP 23
access slot and area around the adapters (9). The
Lubricate the outside diameters of both step pins (3)
RTV silicone sealant should not prevent access to
with Lubriplate prior to installation.
the fittings in the coupler (15). Fill the ends of the set
STEP 24 screw holes (4 and 5) with RTV silicone sealant.
With the piston rods extended out, install the step
STEP 33
pins (3) and push the step pins (3) into place.
See the illustration on page 5 and route the hoses (7)
STEP 25 for the proper machine application (21 and 22) under
Align the hole for the groove pin (2) in the step pins the clamp (25).
(3) with the hole in the piston rod and install the
STEP 34
groove pins (2). The groove pins (2) should be
Place 25 MM. (0.99 inches) ± 10 MM. (0.40 inches)
installed at least 2 MM. (0.08 inches) below the
of the cordura sleeve (26) under the clamp (25).
surface of the step pins (3) on each side.
STEP 35
STEP 26
Install the hose guard (6) and cover (18) on the
Push the step pins (3) inward enough to allow the
coupler (15). Install and tighten the bolt (19) and
retaining rings (1) to be installed on the inside
washer (20). Install two new countersunk head
retaining ring groove of the sleeves (11 and 23).
socket screws (17) which fasten the hose guard (6) to
Install the retaining rings (1) in the sleeves (11 and
the coupler (15). The two countersunk head socket
23).
screws (17) protrude into the grooves on the cylinder
STEP 27 tube (10) to hold the cylinder tube (10) in place within
Install the hoses (7) for the 580SM with the standard the coupler (15). Tighten the two flat head socket
dipper so that the hex on the fittings nearest to the screws (17).
bucket pivot touches the clamp (27). Tighten the
STEP 36
clamp (27).
Star t the engine and check for hydraulic leaks.
STEP 28 Rotate the coupler (15) at slow speed all the way
For the hose (7) installation on the 580SM and back to the bucket dump position. Stop the engine.
590SM machines equipped with the Extendahoe Make sure all the slack in the hoses (7) is taken up
option, see the illustration on page 6. Install the towards the clamp (25). Tighten the clamp (25).
hoses (7) on each side so that the hex on the fittings
nearest to the bucket pivot touches the isolator (2).
Tighten the clamps (1).

STEP 29
Install and tighten the two adapters (9) into the
proper hydraulic ports 12 and 13). Install the two 90°
elbows (8) on the adapters (9).

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BS02C051
14 1
10 12 3
23

13 2
10 4
BS02C050 15
11
3
14 24
1
2
5
BS02C052

21
22 15

25
7
4 4
19
27 20
26 6 17

8 18
17
9 17
12 8
9 5 5
13
BS02C053 BS02C106

1. RETAINING RING 10. CYLINDER TUBE 19. BOLT

2. GROOVE PIN 11. SLEEVE 20. WASHER
3. STEP PIN 12. 3/8 INCH - 24 UNF HYDRAULIC PORT 21. 580SM HOSE ROUTING (TOP VIEW)
4. OUTER COUPLER SET SCREWS (2) 13. 7/16 INCH - 20UNF HYDRAULIC PORT 22. 590SM HOSE ROUTING (TOP VIEW)
5. OUTER COUPLER SET SCREWS (2) 14. STEP PIN SEAL 23. SLEEVE
6. HOSE GUARD 15. COUPLER 24. DIPPER EARS
7. HOSES 16. STEP PIN SEAL ORIENTATION 25. CLAMP
8. 90° ELBOW 17. FLAT SOCKET HEAD SCREWS (2) 26. CORDURA SLEEVE
9. ADAPTER 18. COVER 27. CLAMP

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1 2 7
3 5
4
BS02C129

1. CLAMP 4. LOCK WASHER 7. HOSE(S) (1 EACH SIDE)

2. ISOLATOR 5. WASHER
3. BOLT 6. DIPPER TUBE (1 EACH SIDE)
580SM AND 590SM EXTENDAHOE HOSE ROUTING

8
8

1
1

7 7

15

elbows
BC02D014

1. 5 MM CLEARANCE (MINIMUM) 15. COUPLER

7. HOSES
8. 90° ELBOWS
COUPLER HOSE ROUTING

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BS02C107

1. COUPLER
2. FITTING ACCESS HOLE
COUPLER

1 5
2 6

3 7
3

4
4

BS02C105

1. CYLINDER TUBE 5. INTERNAL RETAINING RING

2. RETAINING RING 6. SPACER
3. ROD 7. EXTERNAL RETAINING RING
4. GLAND
COUPLER CYLINDER

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Disassembly Inspection
NOTE: Refer to illustrations on page 10.
STEP 47
STEP 37 Clean the glands (5), piston rods (6) and tube (1) in
cleaning solvent.
Remove the snap ring (2) from the gland (5). Then
push the gland (5) slightly into the cylinder.
STEP 48
STEP 38 Discard the parts that were removed from the pistons
and the glands (5).
Remove the spacer (3).
STEP 49
STEP 39
Illuminate the inside of the tube (1). Inspect the
Remove the snap ring (4) from the tube (1).
inside of the tube (1) for deep grooves and other
damage. If there is damage to the tube (1), a new
STEP 40 tube (1) must be used. See page 3 in this section for
Install the plastic service ring into the snap ring removal of cylinder tube.
groove in the tube (1).
IMPORTANT: See illustration on this page for STEP 50
orientation of the plastic service ring. Remove small scratches on the inside of the tube (1)
with emery cloth of medium grit. Use the emery cloth
STEP 41 with a rotary motion.
Pull the rod assembly (6) out of the tube (1).
STEP 51
STEP 42 Check to be sure that the piston rods (6) are straight.
Remove the plastic service ring from the tube (1). If a piston rod (6) is not straight, install a new piston
rod (6).
STEP 43 TUBE END
Remove the gland (5) from the rod (6).

STEP 44
Fasten the rod (6) in a vise with soft jaws.

STEP 45
Remove the seal (7), ring (8), ring (9), and O-ring
(10) from the piston.

STEP 46
Remove the wiper seal (11), bushing (12), seal (13),
O-ring (14), and backup ring (15) from the gland (5).
BS00C112
NOTE: Repeat steps 37 through 46 for the other PLASTIC SERVICE RING ORIENTATION
side.

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Assembly STEP 57
Lubricate the seals of the piston rod (6) and the
STEP 52 gland (5) with clean oil. Push the piston rod and
Install the wiper seal (11) in the gland (5). The lips gland sub-assembly into the bore of the tube (1) far
must be toward the small end of the gland (5). enough to allow the installation of the snap ring (4). If
necessary, use a soft hammer to drive the piston rod
(6) and gland (5) into the tube (1).
STEP 53
Install the seal (13) and bushing (12) in the gland (5).
STEP 58
Install the snap ring (4) in the tube (1).
STEP 54
Install the backup ring (15) and O-ring (14) on the
STEP 59
outside of the gland (5).
Pull the rod (6) outwards until the gland (5) is seated
against the snap ring (4).
STEP 55
Install a new O-ring (10), ring (9), ring (8), and seal
STEP 60
(7) on the piston.
Install the spacer (3) on the gland (5).
STEP 56
STEP 61
Lubricate the bore of the gland (5) with clean oil and
push the gland assembly onto the piston rod (6). The Install the snap ring (2) on the gland (5).
wide end of the gland (5) should contact the piston. NOTE: Repeat steps 57 through 61 for the other
NOTE: Repeat steps 52 through 56 for the other side.
gland (5) and piston rod (6).

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3
4
1

BS02C105

1. TUBE 3. SPACER 5. GLAND

2. SNAP RING 4. SNAP RING
QUICK COUPLER CYLINDER

7 9
6
10

12 11

BS01C110
13
6. PISTON ROD 9. RING
7. SEAL 10. O-RING
8. RING
14 15
COUPLER CYLINDER PISTON
BS01C109

11. WIPER SEAL 13. SEAL 15. BACKUP RING

12. BUSHING 14. O-RING
COUPLER CYLINDER GLAND

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