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3.24.
MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT UPPER SEAL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(AVIM) – continued
3.24.3. Removal
a. Remove ring (1) from shock strut (2).
(1) Remove lockwire from two screws (3).
(2) Hold two screws (3). Remove self–locking
nuts (4).
(3) Remove two screws (3) and washers (5).
(4) Remove shock strut lock (6) from ring (1) and
strut (2).
(5) Hold strut (2) with strap wrench. Remove ring
(1). Use spanner attachment set and hinged
handle.
(6) Remove and discard wiper ring (7).
b. Remove upper piston bearing (8) from strut
(2).
(1) Remove and discard two retaining rings (9)
and retainer packing (10) from bearing (8)
outer groove.
(2) Remove and discard bearing (8) and seal as-
sembly (11).
3.24.4. Cleaning
a. Clean strut, lock, and externally threaded ring
(para 1.47).
3.24.5. Inspection
a. Check externally threaded ring and strut for
damaged threads, dents, or other conditions
which may cause leakage. None allowed.
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