ICON A5 MM : Landing Gear : Nose Landing Gear : Maintenance Instructions : Nose Landing Gear Steering Bearing Replacement Procedure : Remove Nose Landing Gear Steering Bearing
Remove Nose Landing Gear Steering Bearing
100431-00
This task is used to remove the nose landing gear steering bearing.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
11—Landing Gear
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
Task Instructions
1. Press bearing out of leg using acceptable pressing tools. Spin the top nut down until the tool holds position snugly on gear leg. Start turning the nut on the bearing insert, while holding the nut on the cup stationary. Once enough pressure is applied the bearing should break free. Press bearing out through the gear leg.
2. Discard the NLG bearing.
3. Inspect NLG fork pivot shaft for signs of galling/wear.
Verification Method
After nose gear steering bearing is removed it is able to be cleaned and prepared for bonding. (Prepare Nose Gear and Nose Gear Steering Bearing for Bonding)