Service and Repair Manual April 2018Boom Components18 GTH-636 Part No. 1287209GT20 Install the inspection cover, removed in step 9,onto the boom. Install and securely tighten thefasteners. Do not over tighten.21 Install the chain tensioners into the tensionermount at the fork end of boom tube number 1.Install the mounting components, removed instep 6. Evenly tighten the chain tensioners tothe top of the boom tube until they aresecurely tightened.22 Adjust the chains. Refer to MaintenanceProcedure, Adjust the Boom SequencingChains.Component damage hazard.Chains can be damaged if theboom is used while the chainsare out of adjustment. Do notreturn the machine to use untilthe chains have been correctlyadjusted.How to R emove the BoomHow to Remove the BoomBodily injury hazard. Thisprocedure requires specific repairskills, lifting equipment and asuitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without these skillsand tools could result in death orserious injury and significantcomponent damage. Dealerservice is strongly recommended.Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Remove the lifting fork and frame. See theRepair procedure, How to Remove the LiftingFork Frame.2 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead 10 ton /10,000 kg crane to the fork end of the boom.Support the boom. Do not apply any liftingpressure.3 Select a fork level cylinder. Remove thefasteners securing the fork level cylinderrod-end pivot pin to the boom.4 Using a lifting strap from another overheadcrane, support the rod-end of the fork levelcylinder. Do not apply any lifting pressure.