Hi James,
Here's the link to the article. Please let me know if you need anything else.

www.piperflyer.org/maintenance-technical...a-28-entry-door.html

Jen

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Hi Greg;
A strong set of snap ring pliers with a 90 degree bend between the handle and the pins is very helpful. It allow the installer to fully compress (?) the snap ring without abnormal physical stresses. It's not abnormal to have to push what you call the spacer ring up into place using a punch and a small hammer to move it up.
That said, If you found a second way to re assemble the strut after installing new seals, and it doesn't leak. Good on you, as the Aussies say.
I need to point out that it's important to make sure the parts are super clean since even a small bit of smutch can be enough to cause problems. The seal kits I get for my Comanche include an over long wiper strip. I have to cut it to size or I can't get it in place.
Repacking a strut is not overly difficult but having to go at it from the bottom up can make it hard to see everything clearly and to apply all the actions without tiring.

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