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4.
Jabiru J160 / J170 Variants
Remove bearings from hub.
NOTE:
The bearing are “press-fit” in the wheel hub and should not be removed unless a
new part is to be installed.
6.4.3
MAIN WHEEL INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR
1.
Clean all metal parts in solvent and dry thoroughly.
2.
Inspect wheel halves for cracks. Cracked wheel halves should be discarded and
new parts used. Sand out nicks, gouges and corroded areas.
3.
If excessively warped or scored or worn to a thickness of 2 mm, brake discs should
be replaced with a new part. Sand smooth small nicks and scratches.
4.
Carefully inspect bearings for damage and discolouration.
NOTE:
Bearings are pre-packed. DO NOT clean with solvents as it will remove the
packing.
5.
Replace bearings.
6.
Apply automotive wheel rim lubricant to the bead areas of the rim halves.
7.
Position tyre and tube between wheel halves with tube inflation valve through hole
in outside wheel half.
8.
Mate wheel halves. While holding halves together, assemble a washer and nut on
one through-bolt and tighten snugly. Assemble the remaining washers and nuts on
the through-bolts and torque to the value specified in Table 3.
CAUTION
Ensure tube is not pinched between wheel halves during assembly. Uneven or
improper torque of through-bolt nuts can cause failure of bolts with resultant wheel
failure.
9.
Insert through-bolts through brake disc and position disc on the inner wheel hub
flange.
10.
Inflate tyre to seat tyre beads, then adjust to correct tyre pressure – Refer Aircraft
Specifications above.
6.4.4
1.
MAIN WHEEL INSTALLATION
Lightly coat axle with “Anti Sieze” or a Water Proof grease.
2.
Place wheel assembly on axle.
REVISION
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Dated : July 2005
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