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4. Split the wheel and tire assembly by removing the bolts (3), washers (6), and
nuts (3).
5. Press the wheel bearing out from the inside of each wheel half.
6. Press a new wheel-bearing into each wheel half.
7. Reassemble the wheel and tire assembly.
8. SLOWLY inflate the tire. Deflate it fully and re-inflate it SLOWLY a couple more
times to work out any wrinkles in the tube. Inspect for a good seat around the
wheel rim. The final inflation pressure is 15 psi.
9. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
M
AIN WHEEL BEARINGS LUBRICATION
Tools
1 1/2 socket
Needle nose pliers
Expendable
Wheel bearing grease
Replaceable
Wheel bearing
Service Rating
Preventative
Minimum Certification
Owner
and
SPC, LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References
Matco user manual
1. Lift and support the aircraft. (1-16)
2. Remove the main wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove and clean the main wheel bearings (2).
4. Apply wheel-bearing grease to each of the bearings.
5. Install the wheel-bearings.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
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