Piper Comanche PA-24 Service Manual page 349

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
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FIGURE 8-11. ALIGNING MAIN GEAR
c. If the square conw:u the rear S\de of the tire I ..
vint •
gap be<ween it and the !tont side of the
tire. the tire
is
toed-in. If a gap appears
a.t
the rear, the wheel is roed-out.
d. To recnfy toe-in or roe--ou[ conditions. remove bolt connecting upper and lower torque links and
remove or add spaeen to move the wheeJ in desired direction.
c. Recheck the wheel alignment. If the: wheel alignment
is
correct, Satery the castellated nut
With
a
cotter pin. If
the:
misalignment still exisa. sepa.n.te the torque links and add another spacer to the torque
links. Limit the number of spacen installed [0 allow for ll1su.llation of the cotter pm in the: bolt.
6·36. Removal Of Main landini
ee.r
Door Assembly.
a. Disconnect the rc:uKtion rod at the oleo suut by removtng the attaching nut. washer and bolt.
b. Remove the geu door by removing the screws attaching it to the bottom of the wing.
6·37 Cleaning. Inspection And Repair.
a. Clean all
partS
With a
suitable solvent.
b Inspect retraction rod for corrosion.l.t the end bearings.
c. Inspect doors for cracks. dents. worn hinges and loose brackets.
d. Repairs are limited to replacement of pans and mInor skln repair.
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
ISSUED: 8/18172
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