Arrangement and method for connecting a hydraulic cylinder

A hydraulic cylinder configured to be connected to a construction component, the hydraulic cylinder comprising:

• a cylinder housing;
• an extendable piston rod, the piston rod having a free end configured for connection to a linkage lug that is configured for connection to the construction component;
• and
• a connecting arrangement for connecting the hydraulic cylinder to the construction component, the connecting arrangement including a releasable plug connection configured to connect the linkage lug to the piston rod, wherein
• the plug connection includes:
• a sleeve-shaped receiving part configured to be arranged on the linkage lug, and
• a bolt element configured for connection to the piston rod,
• the bolt element is plugged in a fitting manner into the sleeve-shaped receiving part,
• a locking device configured to lock the plug connection is provided and arranged on the sleeve-shaped receiving part, and
• a positioning cylinder is arranged on the sleeve-shaped receiving part, the positioning cylinder being configured to actuate the locking device.