Section 8: Main Landing Gear and Wheel Fairings
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Step 2
Slide the axle mount onto the landing gear strut. Apply a
drop of thread locking compound onto a 6-32 set screw.
Secure the axle mount using the 6-32 set screw, making
sure to tighten the screw onto the flat spot on the strut.
Step 3
File a flat spot onto the axle. Slide the axle into the axle
mount. Apply a drop of thread locking compound onto an
8-32 set screw. Use the set screw to secure the axle.
Make sure to tighten the set screw onto the flat spot.
Step 4
Slide a wheel collar onto the axle. Position the wheel
collar against the axle mount, and then secure its location
using an M3 x 8 screw.
Step 5
Slide the wheel onto the axle. Make sure the wheel can
rotate freely on the axle. Slide another wheel collar onto
the axle and use an M3 x 8 screw to finish up the step.
Remember to file a flat spot on the axle, as well as use
threadlocking compound.
Step 6
Remove the excess axle beyond the wheel collar using
a Moto-tool w/cut-off wheel
