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3.42.
TAIL LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT BEARING REPLACEMENT (AVIM)
NOTE
This task is typical for upper and/or
lower tail landing gear shock strut
bearing replacement.
It is not necessary to remove swaged
lip before removal of bearing.
3.42.3. Removal
a. Remove and discard bearing (1) from bearing
housing (2) on shock strut (3). Use arbor press
and puller kit (TM 55-1500-322-24).
3.42.4. Cleaning
a. Clean housing (para 1.47).
3.42.5. Inspection
a. Check housing for nicks, cracks, and dents.
None allowed.
b. Check housing for corrosion (para 3.28).
c. Check bearing housing inside diameter.
(1) Dimension allowable 1.1873 to 1.1878 INCH-
ES.
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