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(b) Remove existing liquid shim material.

(d) Apply release agent (Frekote NC700 or release tape) to inner surfaces of the attach

bracket.

(e) Mix liquid shim in accordance with manufacture’s instructions.

(f) Inject a 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) wide bead of liquid shim across the entire width (inner surface)

of the attach bracket.

CAUTION: Do not torque the attach bracket bolts to their final torque value of 60 inch-

pounds (plus drag torque) until after the liquid shim has fully cured. If bolts

are torqued before the liquid shim is allowed to fully cure, the attach bracket

may become deformed and allow the bolts to become improperly torqued

after the liquid shim has fully cured.

(g) Slide attach bracket up into position and loosely secure the bolts (with washers) until the

fitting is properly seated.

(h) Allow liquid shim to post-cure in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

(i) Final torque bolts to 60 inch-pounds (6.6 N-m) plus drag torque.

(j) Swing strut assembly up into position and secure strut clamp. Tighten to 190 inch-pounds

(20.9 N-m).

(k) Secure upper strut brake line union fitting.

(l) Fill brake system with hydraulic fluid as required. (Refer to 20-30)

(m) Bleed brake system. (Refer to 20-30)

(n) Lower airplane and remove jacks. (Refer to 7-10)

(o) Install main landing gear fairings. (Refer to 32-10)

(3) Removal - Upper Attachment Bracket

(a) Remove main landing gear. (Refer to 32-10)

(b) Remove collector tank access panel.

(4) Installation - Upper Attachment Bracket

(a) Secure the upper landing gear fitting assembly with bolts, washers (one on each side),

and new locknuts.

(b) Install collector tank access panel.