Front Wheel Forks; Replacing The Wheel Fork - Invacare Storm Service Manual

8.15

Front wheel forks

8.15.1 Replacing the wheel fork

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:
• 19 mm socket spanner
• long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Dismantling the wheel fork:
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With the aid of a second person, jack up the mobility aid using several wooden blocks.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic cap (2).
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Loosen and remove the nut (3) with a 19 mm socket spanner.
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Pull the wheel fork (6) from the front wheel carrier (1) in a downward direction. In doing so,
please pay attention to the washers (4), spacers (5) and separable ball bearings (not to be
seen in the illustration).
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