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3.39.
TAIL LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT PISTON REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (AVIM) – continued
d. Remove retainer (15) from strut (7). Use strap
wrench and spanner wrench set.
e. Remove bearing (16) from strut (7).
(1) Move piston (2) in and out until bearing (16)
can be grasped.
(2) Remove and discard wiper ring (17).
(3) Remove bearing (16), seal (18), packing (19),
and two retainer packings (20) from strut (7).
(4) Discard seal (18), packing (19), and retainer
(20).
f. Remove piston (2), spring (21), and sleeve
spacer (22) from strut (7).
3.39.4. Cleaning
a. Clean piston and removed and attaching parts
(para 1.47).
3.39.5. Inspection
a. Check piston components for corrosion (para
1.49).
3.39.6. Installation
a. Install spacer (22) and spring (21) on piston
(2).
b. Install assembled piston (2) in strut (7).
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