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4-15.2 Cradle Assembly Repair, Model 204-050-200-5 (AVIM) Continued
B. DISASSEMBLE CRADLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Cradle disassembly requires removal of the wheels, hydraulic pump, hoses, and rams. The
required removal procedures are referenced to appropriate paragraphs
Disassemble cradle assembly as follows:
1. Prepare Ground Handling Wheels 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 3-15.6.
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 3-15.4.
5.
Remove hydraulic ram assemblies in accordance with procedure in Chapter 3, Section V, paragraph 3-15.5.
6.
Remove trunnion (9) from cradle (1), with one ram still installed on trunnion, by sliding from cradle.
7.
Remove axle (2) as follows:
a.
Remove axle nuts (8), washers (7), and bolts (6) from arm (4).
b.
Remove axle (2) and axle arm (4) by sliding from sleeve bushing (5).
c.
Discard damaged axle (2) or arm (4) and replace with new axle or arm.
8.
Remove axle (3) as follows:
a.
Remove axle nuts (8), washers (7), and bolts (6), from arm (4).
b.
Remove axle (3) and axle arm (4) by sliding from axle sleeve bushing (5).
c.
Discard damaged axle (3) or arm (4) and replace with new axle or arm
9.
Remove axle sleeve bushing (5) by sliding from cradle (1).
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