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MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT SERVICE – FLUID – continued
b. Remove bleed plug (6) from upper section of
shock strut (1).
(1) Remove lockwire from plug (6).
(2) Remove plug (6).
(3) Remove and discard packing (7).
c. Install nipple (8) on strut (1).
(1) Lubricate new packing (7) and threads of nip-
ple (8) with hydraulic fluid. Use hydraulic fluid
(item 93, App F).
(2) Install packing (7) on nipple (8).
(3) Install nipple (8) in bleed port (9).
(4) Install hose (10) on nipple (8) and outlet end
of hose into pail. Use bleed hose (figure
D-469, App D) and pail.
d. Connect hydraulic servicing unit hose (11) to
shock strut check valve (12).
(1) Remove valve cap (13).
(2) Install hose (11) on check valve (12) and
tighten nut (14).
e. Collapse shock strut (1). Use main landing gear
axle jack (para 1.67).
NOTE
Fluid pressure not to exceed 30 PSI dur-
ing filling.
f. Fill shock strut (1) with hydraulic fluid.
(1) Fill shock strut (1) until overflow into pail is
free of all air bubbles. Use hydraulic servicing
unit and hydraulic fluid (item 93, App F).
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