Drilled Left Axle

I jacked up the plane and tightened the left axle nut fairly snug while turning the wheel to make sure the wheel bearings are nicely seated.  I then loosened the nut until the wheel could turn fairly freely but there was just a little preload on the bearings so that there is no side to side plan.  I basically followed the instructions at the Grove Aircraft site.  Afterward, I drilled the axle through the front and back holes and test fit a cotter pin.  I then took the nut off and deburred everything.



While the nut was on the axle, I marked where the bracket will sit so that it will be level with the ground when installed.  That way, the screws that attach the bracket will be easier to reach.