TM 55-1520-240-23-3
3-41.2
INSTALL BUSHING IN UPPER AFT LANDING GEAR MOUNT STRUCTURE
(Continued)
3-41.2
Zinc chromate primer (E291) can
irritate skin and cause burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
In case of contact, immediately flush
skin or eyes with water for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention
for eyes.
3.
Coat bushing bore (3) of fitting (1) with zinc
chromate primer (E291). Wear gloves (E186).
INSTALL BUSHING
Wear gloves (E187) when handling
chilled bushing.
NOTE
Work quickly with chilled bushing.
Bushing must be installed before it
warms.
4.
Remove bushing (2) from dry ice. Wear gloves
(E187). Wear goggles to protect eyes.
5.
While primer is wet, press bushing (2) into fitting
(1) as follows:
a.
Install one sleeve plate (4) in bore of bushing
(5). Install washer (6) and spacer (7) on bolt
(8), small end of spacer toward bolt head.
b.
Install bolt (8) through bore (3). Install new
bushing (2) and second sleeve plate (9) over
bolt. Install washer (10) and nut (11) on bolt.
c.
Insert end of bolt (8) in sleeve plate (4).
d.
Hold bolt (8) from turning. Turn nut (11) to
press bushing (2) into fitting (1) until shoulder
touches fitting (1).
6.
Remove nut (11), washers (6 and 10), spacer
(7), sleeve plates (9 and 4), and bolt (8).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install aft landing gear shock strut (Task 3-42).
END OF TASK
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