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ASSEMBLE SWIVEL HOUSING AND SPINDLE (AVIM)
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28.
Install cam centering spring (44) in swivel
housing (21).
Plug will be under pressure and
should be installed carefully to prevent
injury to personnel.
29.
Install packing (45) and plug (46). Lockwire plug
with lockwire (E231).
30.
Install three lubrication fittings (47).
31.
Install 14 thread inserts (48).
32.
Lubricate fittings (47). Use grease (E190). Force
grease into fittings until bead of grease appears
between swivel housing (21) and spindle (2).
33.
Install cover plate and seals (49). Lockwire plug
(46) to cover plate (3-58).
33.1.
For an aft left gear, install sleeve spacer (49.1)
and end cap (49.2). Torque end cap to 31 to 37
inch-pounds. Check that sleeve spacer has
slight end play.
34.
Install towing shackle (50) (Task 3-60).
35.
Install identification plate (51) if removed (Task
3-65).
36.
Install instruction plate (52) if removed (Task
3-65).
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Test swivel housing and spindle (Task 3-64).
END OF TASK
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