Posted for "Bob B." <rbelshe@comcast.net>:

Randy,
The sleeve goes on the axle between the bearings. I usually seat the inner
(caliper side) bearing, then put in the sleeve. Last, seat the outer
bearing, then carefully carry the wheel to the airplane and slip it onto the
axle, keeping my thumb on the outer bearing so it does not push out.

The sleeve has to be the right length so you can tighten the axle nut firmly
without over preloading the bearings. This means some trial and error,
shortening the sleeve in a lathe, (or with a file) a few thousandths at a
time until it is just right. After it fits, you can mark the cotter pin
hole in the axle nut which lines up with the hole in the axle. On mine, it
always lines up at the same hole. A spot of yellow inspection paint on the
bearing rubber seal will tell you (later) if the bearing has rotated.

Regards,
Bob

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Bob,
I am having the same trouble.
Where on the axle does the sleeve go?

Randy Snarr
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