SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
Page 38 of 104
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3.3 NOSE GEAR DISASSEMBLY
(In float or removed from float)
Items refer to areas on Figure 3-3
1.
Disconnect hydraulic lines. Item 1
2.
Remove the 4, NAS1103-2 bolts and
washers attaching the Nose Ram, Item 2, to
the flange assembly, Item 3, and slide the
Nose Ram off of the flange assembly.
3.
Inspect interior bore of the Nose Ram for
corrosion and pitting.
4.
Loosen AN316-10R Jam Nut, Item 4, on
Nose Ram Rod End, Item 5.
5.
Using a strap wrench or other suitable, non-
marring tool, unthread the Ram, Item 6,
from the Nose Ram Rod End. Do not
attempt to remove the ram piston top (brass)
from the ram shaft (stainless steel). They are
assembled as a unit and permanently
secured.
6.
Remove Ram Assembly, Item 3, if desired
to replace the T-seals, Item 10, felt wiper,
Item 7, and plastic wiper, Item 8.
7.
Replace T-seals on the Nose Ram, Item 9,
and Ram Assembly, Item 3, if necessary.
The T-Seal in the Cylinder End-Cap, Item
11, can be replaced by removing the
NAS1103-2 bolts and removing the cap
from the Cylinder.
8.
Slide the Trolley, Item 12, out bottom of
nose gear track.
9.
If worn or damaged, replace the 4 Slide
Blocks, Item 13, and the 2 Track Rollers,
Item 14.
10.
Grease the 2 axles, Items 15 & 16, when
reassembling.
