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LUBRICATE DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS
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LUBRICATE FORWARD SHAFT BEARINGS
NOTE
There are six bearings on the forward
drive shafting. Lubricate each the
same way.
1.
Wipe fitting (1) with a clean cloth (E120).
2.
Have helper rotate shaft by slowly pulling rotor
blades around with tiedown line. As shaft rotates,
apply grease (E190) at fitting (1) until old grease
is forced out and new grease appears. Use a
grease gun.
3.
Wipe off old grease with cloths (E120).
4.
Repeat steps 1 thru 4 for each fitting (1).
LUBRICATE AFT SHAFT BEARINGS
5.
Wipe fitting (5) with a clean cloth (E120).
6.
Have helper rotate shaft by slowly pulling rotor
blades around with tiedown line. As shaft rotates,
apply grease (E190) at fitting (5) until old grease
is forced out and new grease appears. Use a
grease gun.
7.
Wipe off old grease with cloths (E120).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Close aft drive shaft access panel (Task 2-2).
Close forward drive shaft tunnel access doors (Task
2-2).
END OF TASK
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