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REPAIR PITCH LINK
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5.
Measure pitch link length from center-to-center
of rod-end bearings (1). Record length.
DISASSEMBLE PITCH LINK
6.
Disassemble pitch-link (8) as follows:
Do not hold rod-end at opposite
end of pitch link when checknut is
being loosened. Do not turn upper
checknut clockwise, or lower checknut
counterclockwise to loosen. Damage
to pitch link can occur if opposite
rod-end is held or nut is over torqued.
a.
Remove lockwire and two cotter pins (14).
b.
Hold flats of upper rod-end (10). Turn
checknut (15) counterclockwise to loosen.
c.
Hold flats of lower rod-end (10). Turn
checknut (16) clockwise to loosen.
d.
Hold rod-end (10). Turn turnbuckle (17) by
hand until rod-ends (10 and 11) are removed.
e.
Remove indicator sleeves (18) and checknuts
(15 and 16).
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