Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang Sport 40 ARF Assembly Manual page 35

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Step 3
Snap the wheel cover on the wheel to complete the
wheel installation.
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Step 4
Note there is a flat area on the main gear strut. This will align
with the hole in the mount for the setscrew.
Hangar 9 P-51D Mustang Sport 40 Assembly Manual
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Step 5
Use scissors to trim the end of the vial containing the
threadlock included with your model. Insert the gear in the
mount with the flat on the gear aligned with the hole for the
setscrew. Apply a drop of threadlock on the 3mm x 4mm
setscrew. Tighten the setscrew using a 1.5mm hex wrench.
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Step 6
Slide a #6 washer on the 6-32 x 1/2-inch socket head screw.
Apply a drop of threadlock on the threads of the screw. Use
four screws and washers to secure the mount to the wing.
Note the positioning of the wheel in relationship to the wing.
The gear should be angled as shown. If not, you will need to
use the other main landing gear assembly.
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