S175 Lift cylinder removal

[rjprice]

Hi, all. S175 Lift cylinder blew a seal. reading my repair manual, it says I need a slide hammer to remove the upper pivot pin for the lift cylinder. It looks like the pivot pin is threaded. Anyone know what size? Will the cheap-o harbor freight slide hammer work for this? Any other tips or advice? Much appreciated!

 

[farmshop]

I have never needed it for the upper one the bottom can be a bugger to get out.

 

[rjprice]

I have never needed it for the upper one the bottom can be a bugger to get out.

Got both out without the slide hammer ant the cylinder lifted right out. Wow what a mess of leaves sticks and hydraulic fluid down in there.