7 - 16 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures10 Remove the extension boom end cap.11 Remove the fasteners from the extensioncylinder rod-end weldment, then support andslide the extension cylinder out of the extensionboom.The bolts that secure the cylinderrod-end weldment are installedwith Loctite® removable threadsealant. It may be necessary toheat the bolts and the surroundingarea to remove them. Do notreuse the bolts.12 Remove and label the wear pads from theprimary boom weldment and the extensiontube.Pay careful attention to thelocation and amount of shimsused with each wear pad.PRIMARY BOOM COMPONENTS3-3Primary Boom Lift CylinderThe lift cylinder raises and lowers the primaryboom.How to Remove the PrimaryBoom Lift CylinderThis procedure requires specificrepair skills, lifting equipment anda suitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without these skillsand tools may result in death orserious injury and significantcomponent damage. Dealerservice is strongly recommended.1 Raise the secondary boom and place a 4x4x31inch (78cm) block between the chassiscounterweight and the upper mid-pivot.Carefully lower the secondary boom onto theblock.Crushing hazard. Keep handsaway from the block and allmoving parts when lowering thesecondary boom.a upper mid-pivotb 4x4x31 inch blockc counterweightbac800-610-4101ActionRental.com