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3.46.
TAIL LANDING GEAR WHEEL (WITH GREASE FITTING) AND AXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
3.46.4. Cleaning
a. Clean removed and attaching parts (para
1.47).
3.46.5. Inspection
a. Check tire for cuts, splits, wear, flat spots, ply
separation, exposed cords, and contamina-
tion (TM 55-2620-200-24).
b. Check wheel for cracks, galls, and discolor-
ation caused by overheating. None allowed.
c. Check removed and attaching parts for corro-
sion (para 1.49).
WARNING
Proper installation of tail landing gear
wheel is critical to the functional in-
tegrity of the tail landing gear assem-
bly. Instructions in this task pertaining
to installation of this part must be
complied with exactly as specified.
3.46.6. Installation
a. Inflate tire (19) to 50 psi. Use inflator assembly
and nitrogen truck.
b. Ensure tapered cone and rollers have been
greased (para 3.52).
c. Apply grease to lip of seal (20). Use grease
(item 87, App F).
d. Install lock (16) on spacer (15).
e. Install assembled spacer (15) and lock (16) on
axle (14).
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