Replacing The Front Wheel Carrier - Invacare Storm Service Manual

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Replacing the front wheel carrier

CAUTION: Danger of crushing!
• The mobility aid is very heavy. You should seek help from a second person!
CAUTION: Injury hazard if the vehicle starts moving unintentionally during repair work!
• Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key)!
• Engage the drive!
• Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges!
Requirements:
• 5 mm Allen key
• 17 mm Allen key
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• 25 Nm torque wrench
• 200 Nm torque wrench
• long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Dismantling the front wheel carrier:
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With the aid of a second person, jack up the mobility aid using several wooden blocks.
• Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic cap (6).
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Loosen and remove the Allen screw (2) with a 5 mm Allen key.
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Loosen and remove the Allen screw (5) with a 17 mm Allen key.
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Remove the two Nord-Lock lock washers (4).
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Remove and replace the front wheel carrier (3).
Refitting the front wheel carrier:
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Refit the parts in reverse order.
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Use Loctite locking varnish to secure the Allen screw (2).
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Tighten the Allen screw (2) to 25 Nm.
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