REMOVE AFT LANDING GEAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY (Continued)

TM 55-1520-240-23-3 3-7.1 REMOVE AFT LANDING GEAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY (Continued) 3-7.1 1. Before removing landing gear and wheel assembly, inspect wheel for the following conditions: a. Cracks, corrosion, and deterioration of finish. b. Security of hardware holding wheel halves together. c. Two cap plugs in outer wheel half. d. Loose or deteriorated sealant. e. Inspect the wheel for general condition. (Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23.) Wheel can explode if axle nut is removed while tire is inflated. Deflate tire fully before starting removal procedure. NOTE Procedure is same for removing wheel from left or right gear. Left wheel is shown here. 1.1. Removal let air out of tire (1) by slowly removing valve core (2) from valve (3). 2. Remove retaining ring (4), sleeve bushing (5), cotter pin (6), and axle nut (7). Seal can be cut on axle thread. Do not drag seal on thread while removing wheel. Bearing and seal may fall out when wheel is removed. 3. Hold brake disk (8) so it does not drop. Remove wheel (9). 3-26