Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01 4-11
RT540E SERVICE MANUAL BOOM
1. Slide the assembly out of the inner mid (Figure 4-17, 1)
enough to gain access to the top rear adjustable wear
pads on the outer mid (Figure 4-17, 2) through the hole
in the top of the inner mid.
2. Remove the bolt, washer, and offset washer securing
each top rear adjustable wear pad and remove the wear
pads, keeper plates (Figure 4-17, 3) and bolts from the
top of the outer mid.
3. At the top front of the inner mid, remove the four bolts
and washers securing the synchronizing cable sheave
assembly (Figure 4-18, 1). Lay the assembly with cables
on top of the outer mid.
4. At the lower front of the inner mid, remove the bolts
securing the fly retract cable anchor plates (Figure 4-19,
1). Remove the cable locknuts and the anchor plates
from the cables.
5. Install thread protectors on cable ends.
6. Remove the screws securing each top (Figure 4-20, 1)
and bottom side wear pads (Figure 4-20, 2) at the front
of the inner mid. Remove wear pads, shims. Keep the
shims with each individual wear pad for re-installation.
7. Remove the RCL cable guide mounting angle
(Figure 4-20, 3) (top left side only).
DANGER
The combined weight of the boom outer mid, and fly
sections, including the telescope cylinder, is
approximately 2550 kg (5610 lb). Ensure that adequate
and properly tested lifting devices are used to remove
these sections
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