E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF - Manual (Page 30)

30 E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual
We have designed the nose gear strut to work
with both the fixed gear and the suggested
retracts. These struts are designed for the weight
and speeds of the F-4 Phantom. Use the struts
supplied with the kit for the retract assembly.
 A. Use the radio system to move the nose gear
retract to the UP position. Use a 1.5mm hex
wrench to loosen the screw on the steering
arm and wheel collar to remove the strut from
the mechanism.
 B. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to secure the
steering arm by tightening the setscrew on the
lower flat of the nose gear strut. Make sure
the arm is positioned as shown in the photo.
Install the supplied nose gear strut in the retract
mechanism and tighten the setscrews using a
1.5mm hex wrench. The setscrews should align
with the flat spots on the nose gear leg.
 10. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to trim a
1/4-inch (6mm) section of the silicone tubing.
Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
 11. Slide the piece of silicone tubing on one of the
metal clevises. Assemble the steering linkage by
threading a 2mm nut and metal clevis on either
end of the 2mm x 40mm threaded rod as shown.
Thread the clevis without the tubing so the threads
are barely visible between the forks of the clevis.
Adjust the linkage so it is 2 5 /
8
-inches (67mm) in
length. Use pliers to tighten the nut against the
clevis to keep the clevis from moving.
 12. Connect the clevis without the tubing to the
steering arm of the nose gear assembly.