Cleaning And Inspection Of Main Wheel Assembly - Piper Navajo Chieftain PA-31-350 Service Manual

NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
Do not pry between the wheel flange and tire bead with sharp
tools, as this could damage the wheel and tire.
h.
Remove the self-locking nuts (16), flat washers (15), wheel bolts (10) and countersunk washers
(11); then separate the wheel sub-assemblies (5 and 6).
NOTE
Do not use power or impact wrenches to remove wheel bolts or
nuts.
NOTE
Bearing cups (4 and 7) are a shrink fit in the wheel sub-assembly
hubs (5 and 6) and should not be removed unless replacement is
necessary. (Refer to Paragraph 7-72 for removal procedures if
replacement is required.)
7-71. CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
a.
Remove dirt and grease with a quick drying cleaning solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680
(Stoddard solvent). A soft bristle brush may be used to remove hardened grease, dust or dirt.
CAUTION
Quick drying cleaning solvents are toxic and volatile. Use in a
well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Do not
inhale the vapors.
b.
Clean the bearing cones in a separate container of clean fluid; then dry them thoroughly, using
filtered and dried compressed air.
NOTE
Do not spin bearings with compressed air.
Reissued: 9/23/80
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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