TM 55-1520-240-23-3
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REMOVE LOWER DRAG LINK
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Slide Hammer
Socket, 2-1/8 Inch
Socket Wrench Handle, 3/4 Inch Drive
Box End Wrench, 1-1/2 Inch
Materials:
Chock Blocks
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (2)
References:
Task 3-61
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Aft Landing Gear Access Panels Open (Task 2-2)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Helicopter Jacked at Aft Fuselage Jack Pad (Task
1-24)
Shock Strut Deflated (Task 1-72)
Static Lock Unlocked
NOTE
Procedure is same for left or right
gear except for differences noted in
task. Right gear is shown here.
1.
Chock wheels fore and aft to prevent any
movement.
2.
If a right drag link (1) is being removed, remove
two clamps (2).
NOTE
Do not remove wheel or brake for this
procedure.
3.
Remove swivel housing and spindle (3) (Task
3-61).
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