Ford — WEAR PAD

A Ford service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Place cylinder in a horizontal position.
2. Stretch outthe replacement ropes and measure the free length of each rope. A. Extend ropes should be 5/8" (16 mm) in diameter and 705" (17.907 M) long. B. Retract ropes should be 3/8" (10 mm) in diameter and 411" (10.439 M) long.
3. Lubricate all of the wire ropes (Chain and Cable
4. Route threaded end of the extend wire ropes around the 12" sheaves (from top down) on cylinder housing. NOTE: Pull until both ends are even at the cylinder caps. e Cylinder must remain in a horizontal posi- tion.
5. Attach clevis end of extend ropes to extend wire rope anchor block. This will leave threaded ends on the floor.
6. Use wire ties fo hold the extend wire ropes that are not attached to the extend wire rope anchor in position for sliding boom into the base boom.
7. Replace the anchor wear pad on fop of the tip boom.
8. Insert telescope cylinder into the tip and mid boom, removing each wire tie as inserting.

Source: manual:89-103317.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.