- Remove the bead of sealing compound from around the forward cross-tube (3) and the skid (1). - Refer to the (MTC 20.03.01.102) and remove the rivets (50). (c) Disconnect and remove the skid (1) from the forward cross-tube (3) and from the aft cross-tube (2). If necessary, do this procedure again to remove the other skid (1) and disengage the forward cross-tube (3) and/or the aft cross-tube (2). 2. Build up the landing gear a. When the landing gear is not installed on the helicopter, you can install the components below (1) Install a skid (1) - Engage the skid (1) in the forward cross-tube (3) and in the aft cross-tube (2). To make it easier to install the skid (1), put the bolt (36) that attaches the aft cross-tube (2) in its position. Then install the rivets (50) that attach the skid (1) to the forward cross-tube (3). (a) On the forward end of the skid (1) (DETAIL G) - If necessary, drill the skid (1) and align