SERVICE MANUAL & I.C.A. FOR THE 7000 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
Revision D Page 33 of 102 P/N 1004646 Doc. No. W7001-24-01
3.3 NOSE GEAR DISASSEMBLY
(in float or removed from float) Items refer
to areas on Figure 3-3
1.
Disconnect hydraulic lines. Item 1
2.
Remove the 4, NAS1103-2 bolts and
washers attaching the Nose Ram, Item 2, to
the Flange Assembly, Item 3, and slide the
Nose Ram off of the Flange Assembly.
3.
Inspect interior bore of the Nose Ram
for corrosion and pitting.
4.
Loosen AN316-10R Jam Nut, Item 4,
on Nose Ram Rod End, Item 5.
5.
Using a strap wrench or other suitable,
non-marring tool, unthread the Ram, Item
6, from the Nose Ram Rod End. Do not
attempt to remove the ram piston top
(brass) from the ram shaft (stainless steel).
They are assembled as a unit and
permanently secured.
6.
Remove Ram Assembly, Item 3, if
desired to replace the T-seals, Item 10, felt
wiper, Item 7, and plastic wiper, Item 8.
7.
Replace T-seals on the Nose Ram, Item
9, and Ram Assembly, Item 3, if necessary.
The T-Seal in the Cylinder End-Cap, Item
11, can be replaced by removing the
NAS1103-2 bolts and removing the cap
from the Cylinder.
8.
Slide the Trolley, Item 12, out bottom
of nose gear track.
9.
If worn or damaged, replace the 4 Slide
Blocks, Item 13, and the 2 Track Rollers,
Item 14.
10.
Grease the 2 axles, Items 15 & 16,
when reassembling
