DK45 - How to take apart hydraulic cylinders for steering

[CajunRider]

The hydraulic steering cylinders of my old DK45 are leaking badly. I suspect worn seals. Since I don't want to take the tractor to the far away dealer, how do I take those steering cylinders off so I can get them serviced?

 

[DK35vince]

Not sure about the 45, but my 01 DK 35 just looks like I'd need to remove 1 bolt at each end of the cylinder and 1 hydraulic line needs disconnected and it should come right out.

 

[CajunRider]

Thanks Vince. I'll take a look. The ends near the wheel seem straight forward. The other ends look different.

 

[DK35vince]

I've never had mine of so I can't say for sure, but the bolt/pivots on the end of the cylinders may take some persuasion to get off (like a ball joint)
Yours could be more difficult, if I remember right your machine has been in flood conditions before. The joints may be rusted in.

 

[CajunRider]

I've never had mine of so I can't say for sure, but the bolt/pivots on the end of the cylinders may take some persuasion to get off (like a ball joint)
Yours could be more difficult, if I remember right your machine has been in flood conditions before. The joints may be rusted in.

Yup. It's been submerged twice. Rita and Ike hurricanes.