Abstract: A hydraulically actuated device for moving machine parts or the like, especially a device for pressing or fitting bearings into place in the forks of universal joints, consisting of a linear-action work cylinder, a pressure generator with a constant pressure, a supply tank with pressure medium, a main valve which controls the flow of pressure medium to provide the required amount in the work chamber of the work cylinder, a main line connecting these parts of the device, and a measurement system, which controls the main valve as a function of a measurement value, especially the center offset of the joint fork with respect to a reference axis or the like, characterized in that, between the work chamber of the work cylinder and the supply tank, a return line is provided, which has a throttle device which sharply reduces the return flow of pressure medium by comparison to the flow of medium into the work chamber.