TM 55-1520-240-23-3
3-42
INSTALL AFT LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT
(Continued)
3-42
NOTE
Procedure is same for left or right
shock strut. Left strut is shown here.
PREPARE SHOCK STRUT
NOTE
If replacement shock strut is to be
installed, drain preservative fluid from
strut.
1.
Remove lockwire and filler plug (1). Turn shock
strut (2) upside down to drain fluid from strut.
Use container for fluid.
2.
Collapse shock strut (2) to be installed. Check
dimension of strut as shown. Dimension of strut
shall be within 2.75 to 2.87 inches.
3.
If shock strut (2) is to be installed on right gear,
remove cotter pin (3), nut (4), washer (5), and bolt
(6) from cap (7). Turn cap 180º on shock strut.
4.
Install bolt (6), washer (5), and nut (4). Torque
nut to 200 to 250 inch-pounds. Install new
cotter pin (3).
5.
On left gear, turn piston (8) in strut (2) so air
valve (9) is on inboard side with strut installed.
6.
On right gear, turn piston (8) in strut (2) so air
valve (9) is on outboard side with strut installed.
3-111
