WIPLINE MODEL 8000 SERVICE MANUAL
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5.3 MAIN AND NOSE GEAR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
5.3.1 REMOVAL OF MAIN GEAR OLEO
Jack the aircraft by method described in section 3. With the main wheels off the ground
(both sides), run the gear up so the main carriages are approximately 2 inches forward
of down-lock position. This must be accomplished to remove the top oleo bolt. In order
to remove the lower bolt, remove the wheel on the head side of the bolt.
Shock Strut Servicing
NOTE: RELEASE PRESSURE IN STRUT BEFORE DISASSEMBLY!!
1)
Disassemble the strut, removing both end caps. Take apart the gland section and
metering pin so the parts can be easily inspected for wear and replacement parts
can installed as needed.
2) Inspect all parts carefully after cleaning for wear and scoring, especially the piston,
gland section, and the inside of the outer cylinder. Also make sure to check the
bushings in the end-caps for wear and security.
3) The metering tube does not need to be taken apart from the end-cap of the inside
cylinder unless extensive cleaning is desired. If it is disassembled:
a) To return the metering tube height and condition to factory preset, first apply blue
Loctite to the threads of the inner end-cap threads that hold the metering pin for
added security until next removal
