Wheel Assembly; Main Wheel Installation - Cub Crafters CARBON CUB SS CC11-160 Maintenance Manual

(4) WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) If a new tire or tube is used or the old one is sticky, dust the inside of the tire
lightly with talcum powder.
(b) Inflate the tube, inside the tire, with enough air to start to fill it out so it will not be
pinched between the wheel halves.
(c) Insert the outboard wheel half (1) over the valve stem and into the tire.
(d) Mount the inner wheel half (1) onto the outer wheel half (3).
(e) Secure the brake disc (12) using three bolts (4) with a washer (5) under each
head.
(f) Place a washer (5) and nut (6) on each bolt (4) and torque to 85-95 in-lbs.
(g) Refer to Section 6.2 for proper tire inflation.
(h) Allow time for the air trapped between the tube and tire to escape and recheck
the pressure.
(i) Pack the bearings with grease (MIL-G-81322E).
(j) Insert the bearing (4), inner grease seal ring (8), grease seal felt (9), outer grease
seal ring (8) and secure with a snap ring (11). Repeat on the opposite side.

(5) MAIN WHEEL INSTALLATION

(a) Place the wheel on axle and tighten the axle nut so the tire will turn 1 ½ -2 times
after a good spin.
(b) Safety with a cotter pin.
(c) Verify the tire pressure (Section 6.2).
(d) Safety the axle nut with a cotter pin. Verify before attaching the hubcaps.
(e) Position the brake back plates, insert the bolts, and torque to 65-75 in-lbs.
(f) Safety the bolts in pairs with 0.032 safety wire.
(g) Lower the aircraft to the ground.
Manual number SSC10000AMM
Date: 10/28/2010
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC11-160 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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