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4-17.2 Cradle Assembly Repair, Model 1730-EG-100 (AVIM) - Continued
B. DISASSEMBLE CRADLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Cradle disassembly requires removal of the wheels, hydraulic pump, hoses, and rams.
Required removal procedures are referenced to appropriate paragraphs
Disassemble cradle assembly as follows:
1. Prepare Ground Handling Assembly for cradle disassembly.
a. Remove all hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic system by rotating the hydraulic pump control handle
counterclockwise.
b. It is not necessary to drain the hydraulic reservoir.
2. Remove both wheel assemblies In accordance with procedure in Chapter 3, Section V, paragraph 3-17.6.
3. Remove two hydraulic hoses from tee fitting and hydraulic ram assemblies; drain hydraulic fluid into drip pan or
suitable container.
4. Remove hydraulic pump assembly in accordance with procedure in Chapter 3, Section V, paragraph 3-17.4.
5. Remove hydraulic ram assemblies in accordance with procedure in Chapter 3, Section V, paragraph 3-17.5.
6. Remove axle (2) or axle (3) as follows:
a. Remove axle nuts (8), washers (35), and bolts (6) from sleeve spacer (5).
b. Remove axle nuts (36), washers (7), and bolts (37) from axle (3).
c. Remove axle (2) and sleeve spacer (5) by sliding from axle (3).
d. Remove axle (3) by sliding from cradle (1).
e. Discard damaged axle (2) or sleeve spacer (5) and replace with new axle or sleeve spacer.
f. Discard damaged axle (3) and replace with new axle.
7. Remove bushing (40) from cradle (1).
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