Piper COMANCHE PA-24-180 Service Manual page 250

PIPER COMANCHE SERVICE MANUAL
1 OUTER WHEEL HALF
2 INNER WHEEL HALF
3BEARING CUP
4 BEARING CONE
5
RETAINER, GREASE SEAL-
6 GREASE SEAL. FELT
7 BOLT
8NUT
9WASHER
10 SNAP RING
11 DUST COVER
12 SNAP RING
13 HEU-COL
14 KEY. TORQUE
3
15 SPRING. DISC RETAIERI
16 SCREW
FIGURE 6-27. MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY (GOODRICH)
PA-24-400
c. To dissemble the wheel, deflae the ie rem,
tho e map ring (10) scuring the greae se
s
ls (6)
and eal reminen (5).
d. Remove the bearing cones (4) Lad remove the bola (7) securing the wheel halves.
e.
Pull the wheel hlves aprt.
f.
The beaing cup (3) and heli-coil (13) should be removed only for replacement The bearng cup
may be removed by rapping evenly from the inside of ihe wheel.
6-75. Inspection Of Wheel Assembly.
Visually check all parts for cracks, distorion defects and excess wear.
b. Check tie bolts for looseness or failure.
c. Check internal diamter of felt grease seal. Replace the felt grease seals if surface is hard or gritty.
d. Check tire for cuts, internal bruies and deterioraton.
e.
Check bearing cones and cups for wear pitting and relubricate.
f.
Replace any wheel casting having visible crack.
g.
Brake disc should not necessarily be removed from service because of circumferential grooving.
Grooves with a total width under 3/8 inch are permissible.
h.
Inspect the brake disc retainer spring and torque key for wear and damage.
LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM
ISSUED: 8/18/72
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