ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
7
MM-9-21
Aug
22/16
9-4. RETENTION ASSEMBLY - Assembly
A.
Assembly (See Figure 9-8)
(1)
If installing new retention stops (1) and (4) proceed as follows:
(a)
Clean blocks (1) and (4) and spindle (3) with acetone or equivalent.
(b) Apply adhesive (DP 420 or equivalent) to bonding surface of the stop and
install the stop into position on the spindle. Install the screws to secure the
droop stop.
(c)
Allow the adhesive to dry until hard.
(2)
Apply zinc chromate to bore of spindle (3) and install plug (2) in end of bore.
(3)
Clamp spindle (3) in vise in vertical position.
(4)
Apply lubrication to seal surface of spindle (3) and install seal (6).
NOTE:
Seal is installed with spring side of seal facing toward ears of spindle.
(5)
Grease the bearings (7 and 9) through the small hole in the bearing.
(6) Apply lubrication to bearing surface and press bearing (7) onto spindle using a
plastic mallet.
(7)
Install spacer (8) on spindle.
(8)
Lubricate (MIL-PRF-81322) bearing surface and press bearing (9) onto spindle using
a plastic mallet.
NOTE: Be sure bearings (7) and (9) are seated firmly against shoulders of
spindle.
(9)
Install retainer ring (10) in groove of spindle.
(10) Install DU washer (11) on spindle (3).
NOTE: DU washer must be installed with chamfered side of washer facing
inboard toward bearings.
(11) Install O-ring (12) on spindle until seated against DU washer (11).
(12) Install tool T-0036 behind seal (6) with chamfered side of tool toward large radius of
spindle.
(13) Lubricate (MIL-PRF-81322) bore of blade grip (13) and install on spindle and
bearings. Tap grip down with plastic mallet until seal (6) is seated in grip.
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