TM 55-1520-240-23-3
3-7.1
REMOVE AFT LANDING GEAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
(Continued)
3-7.1
1.
Before removing landing gear and wheel
assembly, inspect wheel for the following
conditions:
a.
Cracks, corrosion, and deterioration of finish.
b.
Security of hardware holding wheel halves
together.
c.
Two cap plugs in outer wheel half.
d.
Loose or deteriorated sealant.
e.
Inspect the wheel for general condition.
(Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23.)
Wheel can explode if axle nut is
removed while tire is inflated. Deflate
tire fully before starting removal
procedure.
NOTE
Procedure is same for removing
wheel from left or right gear. Left
wheel is shown here.
1.1.
Removal let air out of tire (1) by slowly removing
valve core (2) from valve (3).
2.
Remove retaining ring (4), sleeve bushing (5),
cotter pin (6), and axle nut (7).
Seal can be cut on axle thread. Do not
drag seal on thread while removing
wheel.
Bearing and seal may fall out when
wheel is removed.
3.
Hold brake disk (8) so it does not drop. Remove
wheel (9).
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