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3.44.
TAIL LANDING GEAR FORK ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY – continued
3.44.3. Disassembly
WARNING
The control cam is spring loaded. Dur-
ing disassembly and assembly, the
fork must be placed in an assembly
tool and the tension released slowly.
Failure to release spring tension could
result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
Observe high point on the lower cam in
relation to the fork assembly. This will en-
sure the fork and cam are assembled the
way it was removed.
a. Remove springs (1) and (2) from tail landing
gear fork (3).
(1) Place fork (3) in spring compressor. Use
maintenance fixture.
(2) Compress springs (1) and (2) until no preload
exists on pin (4).
(3) Remove one retaining ring (5) and washer
(6).
(4) Remove pin (4) from fork (3).
(5) Gradually release spring tension on control
cam (7).
(6) Remove cam (7) from fork (3).
(7) Remove spring (1) and (2) from fork (3).
b. Remove inner spring guide (8) from fork (3).
c. Remove centering liner (9) from fork (3).
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