When readers buy products and services discussed on our site, we often earn affiliate commissions that support our work. More On: Running a BusinessIf the lift mechanism in your office chair needs repair but the upholstery portion is still in good shape, don’t toss the chair. You can replace the gas cylinder yourself for about $40 (one source for office chair Rebuilding the lift mechanism is aFirst you have to disassemble the lift mechanism so you can measure the size of the gas cylinder and order the new part. You’ll need a needlenose pliers, a pipe wrench with a long handle, and a helper. about a half hour. Then you just reassemble when the part arrives. takes 15 minutes, and you can do it Start the repair by flipping it upside down on your workbench. the spring retaining clip on the bottom of the pedestal (Photo 1). entire pedestal and column off the chair. Lift off the bearing, washers and rubber
bumper and keep the parts together forRemove the telescoping trim bezel Then grab your pipe wrench and helper and remove the cylinder (Photo 3). If it won’t budge, soak it with rust penetrant and tap with a hammer to setThen try the wrench Measure the length of the gas cylinder from the bottom of the taper to the top. Don’t include the piston rod in the measurement. Then measure the cylinder width at the widest part. replacement from an office chair repair parts Web site. To reassemble, just push the tapered end of the cylinder into the chair seat and install the telescoping trim bezel. bearing with grease and install it back on the piston rod with the original washers. Next, slide the pedestal base and column over the rod and secure the piston rod with the washer and spring clip. the job by turning the chair right side up and bouncing on it a few times. weight will drive the tapered gas cylinder
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