June 2021 Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
Part No. 1306587GT GS
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How to Disassemble a Sc issor Arm Pair
How to Disassemble a Scissor
Arm Pair
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure w
ithout these
skills and tools could result in
death or serious injury and
signif
icant component damage.
Dealer service is strongly
recommended.
1 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the end of the outer arm.
Note: Attach the lifting strap to the end of the
scissor arm that has the casting pointing upwards.
1 outer arm
2 inner arm
2 Attach a lifting strap from a second overhead
crane to the end of the inner arm.
Note: Attach the lifting strap to the end of the
scissor arm that has the casting pointing upwards.
3 Raise the scissor arms with the overhead
cranes approximately 12 inches / 30 cm.
4 Place a 12 inch / 30 cm block under the
center of the scissor arm pair. Lower the
scissor arm pair onto the block.
5 Remove the external snap rings from both
center pivot pins.
6 Use a soft metal drift to remove both center
pins.
7 Carefully separate the scissor arm pair.
Crushing hazard. The scissor
arms could become unbalanced
and fall if not properly supported
by the overhead cranes.