Return to Master Table of Contents 10. Use second piston tool described at beginning of this procedure to separate piston. Detach cushion ring (15), taking care not to damage cushion ring. Figure 17 11. Use a plastic hammer to evenly pull off rod cover (9) from end of piston rod. Be careful not to damage rod bushing (6) and dust wiper, U-packing and other seals. Figure 18 12. Use a dull, rounded-tip tool to pry off O- ring (11) and backup ring (12). HAOF37OL Figure 19 S0705000 Page 13 Cylinders