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3.44.
TAIL LANDING GEAR FORK ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY – continued
d. Remove wearlock pin plate (10) from fork (3).
(1) Remove three nuts (11), washers (12), and
screws (13).
(2) Remove plate (10) from fork (3).
3.44.4. Cleaning
a. Clean fork and removed and attaching parts
(para 1.47).
3.44.5. Inspection
CAUTION
The strength of the fork assembly could
be decreased by improper corrosion re-
moval. When using abrasive material
care must be taken not to remove shot
peened surface. If shot peened surface is
removed, the fork assembly must be re-
moved and replaced.
a. Check fork and removed and attaching parts
for corrosion (para 1.49).
b. Check removed and attaching parts for
cracks. None allowed.
c. Check inside diameter of bushing (14).
(1) Bushing ID not to exceed 0.693 INCH.
3.44.5A. Repair
a. Remove bushing (14) from fork (3). Use arbor
press.
(1) Align bushing (14) and fork (3) in press.
(2) Press bushing (14) from fork mating bore
(15).
b. Clean fork (para 1.47).
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