TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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REPAIR AFT LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT (AVIM)
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INSTALL BEARINGS
NOTE
Cap lug bearing may be installed
within liner or directly within cap lug
bore. Piston bearing is installed
directly within piston lug bore.
9.
Clean bearings (2 and 3) and mating surfaces of
cap bore (4) or liner (7) and piston bore (6). Use
acetone (E20). Wear gloves (E184.1).
Sealant (E345.1) can irritate skin and
cause burns. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing. In case of contact,
immediately flush skin or eyes with
water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention for eyes.
10.
Apply sealant (E345.1) to mating surfaces of
bearings (2 and 3), bore (4) or liner (7) and bore
(6) (MIL-R-46082). Wear gloves (E184.1).
11.
Install bearing (2) in bore (4) or liner (7). Install
bearing (3) in bore (6). Use arbor press (TM
55-1500-322-24). Installed bearings shall be
flush with lugs (8 and 9).
INSPECT
12.
Stake bearing (2) or liner (7) to cap lug (8) as
follows:
a.
Bearing (2) in bore (4): Roller stake cap lug
(8) over bearing on side opposite shoulder
(5) only. Use Roller Swaged Housing Staking
method (TM 55-1500-322-24). Use roller
staking kit (T169).
b.
Bearing (2) in liner (7): Roller or impression
stake liner to cap lug (8) on side with
shoulder in liner (7). On opposite side,
swage liner to both bearing and cap lug.
Use Roller Swage Sleeve Staking method
or Circumferential Line Impression Staking
method (TM 55-1500-322-24). Use roller
staking kit (T169) where applicable.
13.
Stake bearing (3) to piston lug (9) with Outer Ring
Groove Staking method (TM 55-1500-322-24).
INSPECT
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