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SKI INSTALLATION
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26.
Apply thin film of lubriplate (E240) to axles (86)
of aft ski (28).
27.
With aid of helper, lift ski (28) into position on
aft landing gear (50).
28.
Install bearings (89), thrust washers (90). and
axles (88) in bushings (33).
29.
Screw axles (88) into bushings (33) and axle
stubs (87) of aft landing gear (58) as far as
possible.
30.
Unscrew axles (88) enough to align cotter pin
holes in axle with cotter pin holes in bushings
(33).
31.
Install cotter pin (88) in bushings (33) and axles
(88).
NOTE
Lower spring mounting bracket must
be installed on inboard side of ski.
32.
Install lower end of cylinder (91), bolt (92),
washer (93), and nut (94) on bracket (35). Install
cotter pin (95) in bolt (92).
33.
Install safety cable and shock ring (30), bolt
(90), washer (97), and nut (98) on eyebolt (82).
Stretch the shock ring if necessary.
34.
Install top of cylinder (91), bolt (99), washer
(100), and nut (101) on bracket (83). Install cotter
pin (102) in bolt (99).
35.
Install check cable (50), clevis bolt (103), and
cotter pin (104) on inboard lug of bracket (83).
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