Service and Repair Manual December 2019Jib Boom Components42 SX™-105 XC™ • SX™-125 XC™ Part No. 1271700GT3-2Jib Boom Lift CylinderHow to Remove the Jib Boom LiftCylinderNote: Perform this procedure with the boom in thestowed position.Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must bereplaced and then torqued to specification duringinstallation. Refer to Specifications, HydraulicHose and Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Raise the jib boom slightly and place blocksunder the platform mounting weldment. Lowerthe jib boom until the platform is resting on theblocks just enough to support the platform.Note: Do not rest the entire weight of the boom onthe blocks.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the jib boom liftcylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings onthe cylinder.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.3 Remove the cable guide clamp from the pin ofplatform end of jib arm.4 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead craneto the jib boom.5 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thejib boom lift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Do notremove the pin.6 Use a soft metal drift to tap the jib boom liftcylinder rod-end pivot pin half way out andlower one of the leveling arms to the ground.Tap the pin the other direction and lower theopposite leveling arm. Do not remove the pin.7 Support the jib boom lift cylinder with asuitable lifting device.8 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thejib boom lift cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Usea soft metal drift to remove the barrel-endpivot pin.9 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boomlift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Remove the jibboom lift cylinder from the machine.Crushing hazard. The jib boomlift cylinder may becomeunbalanced and fall when it isremoved from the machine if it isnot properly supported.