DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FLubrication of MLG Axle and Axle Sleeves
TASK 32-42-00-640-001-A
Lubrication of MLG Axle and Axle Sleeves
Refer to the MPD TASK: 324100-05
LUBRICATION OF MLG AXLE AND AXLE SLEEVES
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 32-42-00-941-072-A
Subtask 32-42-00-640-051-A
Subtask 32-42-00-410-054-A Subtask 32-42-00-860-106-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 00:47:38 UTC
Lubrication of MLG Axle and Axle Sleeves
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE IN POSITION ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR, AND THUS POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL RANGES OF THE LANDING GEAR ARE CLEAR.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 324100-05
LUBRICATION OF MLG AXLE AND AXLE SLEEVES
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | AR | SAFETY BARRIER(S) |
| No specific | AR | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.03FBB1) | Mineral Oil base Grease-General Purpose Medium Temp. - |
| (Material No.03GBB1) | Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - |
| (Material No.03GCB1) | Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened - |
| (Material No.03HBD9) | Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - |
| (Material No.08BAA9) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 730 | LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR & DOORS |
| 740 | RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR & DOORS |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 32-00-00-481-001-A | Installation of the Safety Devices on the Landing Gears |
| TASK 32-42-71-000-001-A | Removal of the MLG Axle Adaptor-Sleeves |
| TASK 32-42-71-400-001-A | Installation of the MLG Axle Adaptor-Sleeves |
| TASK 12-22-00-00 | LUBRICATION - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
MLG Axle and Axle SleeveSubtask 32-42-00-941-072-A
A. Safety Precautions
(1) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
(2) Make sure that the ground safety locks are on the main landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
(3) On the right center instrument panel 400VU:
Subtask 32-42-00-010-054-A 4. Procedure(1) As necessary, use the applicable SAFETY BARRIERS, specified by the operator's instructions and your local regulations.
(2) Make sure that the ground safety locks are on the main landing gear (Ref. AMM TASK 32-00-00-481-001).
(3) On the right center instrument panel 400VU:
- Make sure that the landing-gear normal lever is in the DOWN position.
Subtask 32-42-00-640-051-A
A. Lubrication of MLG Axles and Axle Sleeves
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(4) If damage is found, refer to the applicable CMMs for damage limits and repair procedures.
(5) Apply a thin layer of Mineral Oil base Grease-General Purpose Medium Temp. - (Material No.03FBB1) , Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened - (Material No.03GCB1) to the axle and to the inner face of the axle sleeve (zone E and zone F).
5. Close-upWARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
(1) Clean the component interface and/or the adjacent area with a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) made moist with Non Aqueous Cleaner-General - - (Material No.08BAA9) . (2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Make sure that the parts retained from the removed component are clean and in the correct condition.
(4) If damage is found, refer to the applicable CMMs for damage limits and repair procedures.
(5) Apply a thin layer of Mineral Oil base Grease-General Purpose Medium Temp. - (Material No.03FBB1) , Synthetic Ester base Grease-General Purpose Low Temp - (Material No.03HBD9) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-General Purpose Clay Thickened - (Material No.03GBB1) or Synthetic Oil base Grease-Landing Gear Wheel Bearing Lithium Thickened - (Material No.03GCB1) to the axle and to the inner face of the axle sleeve (zone E and zone F).
NOTE: For lubricant grease specification and lubrication requirements, refer to (Ref. AMM D/O 12-22-00-00).
(6) Make sure to apply grease to the interface between wheel axle and inner face of axle sleeve, adjacent to wheel axle brake flange (zone F). Subtask 32-42-00-410-054-A Subtask 32-42-00-860-106-A
B. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the safety barriers.
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(1) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(2) Remove the safety barriers.
(3) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.