S 844-003
 (3)  
If the lower torsion link or the upper and lower torsion links will be replaced, do the steps that follow:

 (a)
Remove the main gear wheels (AMM 32-45-11/401).

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4.  UPPER TORSION 
LINK PIN  1. LOWER DRAG STRUT 
TELEFLEX CABLE LUG 
SHOCK STRUT  (USED ON RIGHT GEAR) 
SHOCK STRUT  5. UPPER TORSION LINK 
LUGS 
6.  MAIN GEAR  7.  MAIN GEAR DAMPER 
DAMPER  ATTACHMENT 
HYDRAULIC24.  BRACKET  BOLT (TYP) 
LINE SUPPORT  WASHER 
BRACKET  9. ELECTRICAL SUPPORT 
LOWER23.  BRACKET 
TORSION  8. FLANGED BUSHING 
LINK 

10.
CHECKNUT

11.
LOCKWASHER

12.
APEX NUT LINK PIN 13. LOCKBOLT

22. LOWER TORSION
14.
THRUST WASHER

15.
APEX THRUST

21. CLAMP SUPPORT
WASHER
LINK
19. SPACER
16. HYDRAULIC LINE GUIDES 20. FLANGED BUSHING
18. HYDRAULIC RETURN CONNECTION INBD FWD
17. MAIN GEAR DAMPER
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Main Gear Torsion Links Attachment Figure 401
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 (b)  Remove the main gear brakes (AMM 32-41-41/401).
 (4)  S 034-019Remove the pins that connect the support brackets (24) of the hydraulic line to the lower torsion link (23).
 (5)  S 034-005Disconnect the hydraulic line guides (16) from the main gear damper (17).
 (6)  S 434-006Safety the hydraulic lines until they are clear of the torsion links.
 (7)  S 034-020Disconnect the link (21) that connects the electrical harness to the lower torsion link (23).
 (8)  S 214-008Examine the spacer (19) and the bushing (20).
 (9)  S 034-010Remove the bolt that attaches the support bracket (9) of the electrical harness to the damper (17).
 S 034-009

 (10) Remove the support bracket (9) of the electrical harness from the damper (17).
 NOTE: When you remove the right gear torsion link, disconnect the
____ spoiler lockout teleflex cable from the upper torsion link (5) of the right gear.
 S 034-011
 (11)
 Move the support bracket (9) of the electrical harness until it is clear of the torsion links.

 S 214-012

 (12)
 Examine the washer and the flanged bushing (8).

 S 034-013

 (13)
 Remove the checknut (10), the lockbolt (13), and the lock washer (11).

 S 034-014

 (14)
 Remove the apex nut (12).

 S 034-015

 (15)
 Remove the thrust washer (14).

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 S 034-021
 (16)
 Hold the torsion links and remove the damper attach bolts (7) and damper bracket (6).

 S 024-022

 (17)
 Pull out the damper (17).

 S 024-023

 (18)
 Lift the upper torsion link (5).

 S 034-024

 (19)
 Remove the apex thrust washer (15).

 S 034-025

 (20)
 Remove the nut and the washer from the upper torsion link pin (4).