TM 1-1730-232-13&P
4-16.2 Cradle Assembly Repair, Model 214-706-104-101 (AVIM) - Continued
A. REPLACE CRADLE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
The fixed nose pin adapter, quick release pin, and lubrication fittings can be removed and installed, without
disassembling the cradle assembly
1. Replace fixed nose pin adapter as follows:
a. Unscrew both bolts (28) from support pin adapter (27) and cradle (1).
b. Pull support pin adapter (27) from cradle nose.
c Remove two nut retainers (31).
d. Attach support pin adapter (27) to cradle (1) by installing two nut retainers (31), nuts (30), washers (29),
and bolts (28).
2. Replace quick release pin as follows
a. Remove quick release pin (17) by cutting wire rope (34) from handle of cradle assembly (1).
b. Prepare 8 inches of wire rope (34), by sliding two wire sleeve swages (42) onto wire rope and moving to
center.
c. Pass wire rope (34) through hole in quick release pin (17) and form a i-inch diameter loop.
d. Slide a wire sleeve swage (42) over end of wire rope until flush; crimp wire sleeve swage (42) until tight.
e. Pass wire rope (34) through handle of cradle assembly (1) and form a 1 7 inch diameter loop.
f. Slide a wire sleeve swage (42) over end of wire rope until flush; crimp wire sleeve swage (42) until tight.
3. Replace bushings.
a. Remove bushings (24),(25),(26).
b. Install new bushings (24),(25),(26).
4. Replace lubrication fittings as follows:
a. Remove broken or damaged lubrication fittings (15) or (16) from cradle.
b. Install new lubrication fitting (15) or (16) in cradle and tighten
c. Remove broken or damaged lubrication fittings (13) from clevis pin (12).
d. Install new lubrication fitting (13) in clevis pin (12).
e. Apply grease (item 7, Appendix D) to lubrication fitting with a grease gun.
5. To replace other cradle components or entire cradle, disassemble cradle assembly as presented in B below.
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