There seems to be many different Bobcat mounting brackets for the different machines and different model backhoe attachments. About the only way to verify which bracket you need or to determine what application a bracket you have is made for is to contact Bobcat. I did this by email at their...
You don't have to remove the cylinder from the machine to repack it, and if you can get the aluminum gland (end cap) to unscrew it's easier to leave it attached to the machine. Just disconnect the rod from the bucket and prop the cylinder up on the bucket. These glands are notorious for being...