TM 1-1520-238-23
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Change 7
3.6.
MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
3.6.3. Removal
WARNING
Deflate tire before handling the wheel.
Pressure on loosened valve core
could cause core to be blown from
boss stem and injure personnel. If in-
jury occurs, seek medical aid.
NOTE
The brake disk is held in place with park-
ing brake set. One person may remove
wheel.
a. Remove landing gear axle nut (1) and wheel
(2) from trailing arm assembly axle (3).
(1) Remove lockwire from two screws (4) and
(5).
(2) Remove two screws (4) and (5) and washers
(6).
(3) Remove nut (1). Use adjustable wrench.
(4) Slide keyed lock ring (7) from axle (3).
(5) Pull wheel (2) from axle (3).
(6) Remove sleeve spacer (8) from axle (3).
3.6.4. Cleaning
a. Clean axle and attaching hardware (para 1.47).
3.6.5. Inspection
a. Check axle and attaching hardware for wear
and gouges. None allowed.
b. Check axle for cracks.
(1) If cracks are suspected, perform nondestruc-
tive inspection (TM 1-1520-264-23).
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