Mid-Mast Section Gas Strut Removal - JLG LiftPod FT70 Operation, Safety, Service And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 6 - SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Mid-Mast Section Gas Strut Removal

13. The gas strut cylinder uses a threaded stud to attach
the barrel end to the gearbox. To remove the gas strut
attached to the bottom of the gearbox, just unscrew it
from the bottom of the gearbox and slide it out of the
bottom of the mast.
Inspect the gas strut guide where the gas strut passes
through the drive screw attach bracket for damage,
replace if necessary.
Gearbox Housing Disassembly
If the drive belt or bearings need replaced use the following
steps to take the gearbox apart.
1. Remove the (6) screws and nuts from the sides of the
gearbox housing.
5. Reassemble the new drive belt over both drive gears
6-16
2. Using a hammer and soft punch, tap the parting
edges of the top half of the gearbox, tap evenly
around the perimeter of the housing. Once the halves
are separated use a wide blade screw driver or similar
tool and evenly pry the halves further apart, until the
housing is released from the bearings. The housing
can now be slid completely off the end of the drive
screw if necessary.
3. If the drive belt is broken or damaged, remove all
debris from the gearbox housing before placing a new
belt onto the drive gears.
4. If the new belt cannot be slid down over the two drive
gears, remove the nut from the driven drive gear and
remove the gear from the drive screw.
and slide back into position.
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