4720i power steering cylinder removal

[toby873davis]

Hello,
I have a 4720i with a leaking left front cylinder. I can not reach the two bolts that are on the top plate? I am so stuck that I have started to remove the front assembly, battery, and battery plate. It appears that may still not get me access. I am so stuck I am beginning to wonder if they are designed to be repaired in place. thank you ahead of time.

 

[toby873davis]

Ok,so this is what you do. Drop the front axle but removing the four 19mm bolts, jack up front end 2 -3 inches. Lots of access. Or, you can remove everything else over two days until you just remove the four bolts. Pretty sure I could replace the cylinder in about 30 minutes now. Hope this helps someone with a leaking steering cylinder.
Toby

 

[K5lwq]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you got it off and on your way to it being fixed!