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3.7.
MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (GOODYEAR) – continued
3.7.3. Removal
WARNING
Deflate tire before handling the
wheel. Pressure on loosened nuts
could cause nuts to break loose
and wheel halves to separate. Per-
sonnel nearby could be injured by
flying parts. If injury occurs, seek
medical aid.
Do not remove valve core from
stem boss until all nitrogen is out of
tire. Pressure on loosened core
could cause core to be blown from
stem and injure personnel. If injury
occurs, seek medical aid.
a. Break tire bead (1). Use bead breaker.
b. Remove outboard and inboard wheel subas-
semblies (2) and (3) from tire (4).
(1) Hold eight bolts (5). Remove eight self-lock-
ing nuts (6) and washers (7).
(2) Remove eight bolts (5) and recessed wash-
ers (8).
(3) Remove wheels (2) and (3) from tire (4).
(4) Remove and discard packing (9) from wheel
(2).
3.7.4. Cleaning
a. Remove old antiseize compound from bolts,
nuts, and bolt holes (para 1.47).
b. Clean dirt and grease from wheels (para 1.47).
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