Piper J-3 Cub - Hangar 9

Section 6: Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts• Landing gear• 3.35" (85mm) wheel (2) • Wheel cap (2)• Inner wheel hub (2) • Outer wheel hub (2)• 1" (25mm) wheel • Landing gear strap (4)• 2mm x 14mm screw (8)• Large wheel collar w/setscrew (4)• 3mm x 10mm screw (8)• Small wheel collar w/setscrew Step 2Position the 3.35" (85mm) wheel onto the inner hub.Attach the outer wheel hub to the inner wheel hub usingfour 2mm x 14mm screws. The screws go through theouter wheel hub and into the inner wheel hub.Required Tools and Adhesives• Phillips screwdriver (small) • Hex wrench• Hobby knife• Sandpaper• Threadlock Step 1Use a hobby knife to scrape away the paint on the landinggear where the wheel will be located. Slide the inner wheelhub onto the axle. Next, slide a large wheel collar 3/8"from the end of the axle and secure it using the setscrew. Step 3Snap the wheel cap onto the wheel. Step 4Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the remaining wheel.24