Raytheon Beech Baron E55 - Page 336

Raltheon
Aircraft
Company
BARON
55
AND 58
SHOP MANUAL
NOSE
GEAR
SERVICING
Service
the
nose
gear.
Refer
to
Section
2,
SHOCK STRUTS.
LUBRICA
TION
Lubricate the
nose
wheel
bearings
and
grease
fittings.
Refer
to
Section
2,
LUBRICATION CHART.
NOSE
WHEEL
REMOVAL
a.
Jackthe
nosewheel.
b.
Remove the
nut
and
bushing
which retains
the
nose
wheel
assembly
on
the
axle.
c.
Remove
the
nose
wheel
assembly by sliding
it
off
the axle.
NOSE
WHEEL
INSPECTION
AND
CLEANING
WARNING:
Dry
cleaning
solutions
are
toxic and volatile.
Use
in
a
well ventilated
area.
Avoid
contact
with
skin
or
clothing.
Do
not
inhale
the
vapors.
a.
Degrease
all
parts
and
dry
thoroughly.
A soft bristle brush
may
be used to
remove
hardened
grease,
dust
and
dirt.
CAUTION:
Do
not
spin
bearings
with
compressed
air. This will
cause
damage.
b.
Visually
inspect bearing
cups
and
cones
for
nicks,
scratches,
water
staining,
galling,
heat
discoloration,
roller
I
wear,
cage
damage
and cracks
or
distortion.
Replace
if
damaged
or worn.
c.
Inspect
the wheel
bearing
grease
for contamination
and solidification
at
each
periodic
maintenance
inspection.
d.
Inspect
wheel halves
for
cracks,
corrosion and other
damage.
Cracked
or
badly
corroded
castings
should
be
replaced.
Small
nicks,
scratches,
or
pits
can
be
blended
out
using
fine
(400
grit)
sandpaper.
e.
Inspect
the
snap
rings
and
grease
seals for deterioration
and
wear;
replace
if
damaged
or
deformed.
Saturate
felt
seal with
SAE 10W30
oil
(remove
excess
by
pressing slightly).
Also
coat
the sides and
outer
diameter
with
grease
(8,
Consumable
Materials
Chart,
Section
2)
prior
to
assembly.
f.
Inspect
the
wheel bolts
for
cracks,
corrosion
or
other
damage.
Replace
any
cracked bolts.
NOSE
WHEEL
INSTALLATION
a.
Clean
and
repack
wheel
bearings.
Refer
to Section
5,
NOSE
WHEEL
INSPECTION
AND CLEANING.
Replace
any
damaged
grease
seals and insure
the
grease
seal
retaining rings
and
snap
rings
are
in
place
before
installing
the wheel.
NOTE:
A
bushing
is
permanently
installed
on
the
inboard
end
of
the axle. No other
hardware
is
required
between
the
wheel
and the
inboard end
of
the
axle.
b.
Install
the
wheel,
outer
spacer,
retaining
nut
and
cotter
pin.
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