NAVAIR_Wisconsin Overhauls-E28 Manual Section X.pdf

This is Section X of NAVAIR 51-5-31, Part B, providing overhaul instructions for the Retrieve engine and torque converter used in the E-28 Emergency Runway Arresting Gear system.

The document contains detailed procedural guidance for complete disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of retrieve engine and torque converter components. Key overhaul procedures include: cleaning external parts with solvent specification P-D-680 Type II; replacing O-rings, cotter pins, and lockwire; lubricating per lubrication charts; removing and reinstalling the flywheel, air shrouding, carburetor, manifold, cylinder head, gear cover, gear train, idler gear, oil pan, oil pump, pistons, connecting rods, cylinders, valves, crankshaft, and camshaft. Torque values are specified in Table 10-1 for retrieve engine components and Table 10-2 for converter components. The torque converter overhaul section addresses oil cooler, sump plate, drive element, converter elements including pump and stator assemblies, output shaft, and input disconnect clutch. Table 10-4 provides inspection procedures and corrective actions for machined surfaces, bearings, gears, splined parts, threaded components, snap rings, springs, bushings, thrust washers, seal rings, and composition gaskets. Table 10-5 documents spring wear limit data. Special emphasis is placed on proper alignment of timing marks, clearance specifications, bearing installation techniques, and sequential reassembly procedures to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.