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

SECTION 6 - SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
5. Before removing the top cap the slide pads and shims
must be removed from one side of the mid-inner and
mid-outer mast extrusions, this will make it easier to
slide the drive assembly out of the mast.
6. Once all the top cap screws are removed, slide the
complete top cap assembly out the top of the outer-
mast section.
7. At the top of the outer-mast drive screw is a clutch
gear assembly. When sliding the top cap out of the
outer-mast section the drive screw and the top cap
may come apart leaving the clutch gear assembly on
the top of the drive screw. Remove and lay aside, or
replace if damaged.
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Outer-Mast Section Gas Strut Removal

8. The outer-mast section gas strut is attached to the
mast cap with a threaded stud on the barrel end of the
cylinder. To remove the gas strut cylinder, just unscrew
it from the top cap, then slide it out of the bottom of
the mast.
Inspect the gas strut guide where the gas strut passes
through the gear box for damage, replace if necessary.
9. At this point the outer-mast section, can be slid down
exposing the mid-mast section with the gearbox
attached, or it can be completely removed from the
mast assembly, slide it down over the mid and inner
mast sections. When doing so the outer and mid sec-
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