Removing/Installing The Fork Assembly; Removing Fork Assembly - Invacare Top End Crossfire T6 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 8—WHEELS
Installing the Caster
1. Align the caster with the desired mounting holes in the fork.
2. Insert the threaded bushing with mounting screw, through the two axle spacers and
caster. DO NOT use excessive force.
Use Loctite™ 242 when reinstalling the mounting screw into the threaded bushing.
Otherwise the fork can become disassembled. Possible injury or damage could
result.
3. Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting screw.
4. Reinstall the mounting screw into the threaded bushing and tighten securely.
FIGURE 8.16 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies - Suspension Forks

Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.17.
NOTE: If replacing a fork, note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation
of the new fork.

Removing Fork Assembly

1. Remove the front caster from the fork. Refer to Removing Front Caster on page 53.
2. Perform one of the following:
• Standard Forks - Remove locknut and washer securing the fork, and spacer from
the fork stem (Detail "A").
• Suspension Fork (Detail "B") -
a. Refer to Removing the Elastomer on page 56 to remove the elastomer and
suspension fork bottom to access the locknut and washer.
b. Remove locknut and washer securing the suspension fork top and spacer from
the fork stem.
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Crossfire Series Wheelchairs
WARNING
Fork
Mounting
Screw
Axle
Spacer
54
Mounting
Screw
Axle
Spacer
Caster
Threaded Bushing
Part No 1134872