Replacing Swing Arm; Replacing Front Axle - Invacare orion metro Service Manual

3.
Loosen top bolt (1) on shock absorber.
4. Loosen bottom bolt (2) on shock absorber.
5. Replace shock absorber (2).
6. Use setting screw (3) to set spring hardness.
7. Install parts in reverse order.
8. Check function (trial run).

4.8.3 Replacing swing arm

• 14 mm wrench
• 5 mm Allen key
• Thread locking adhesive (for example Locktite
243)
1. Remove rear shroud.
2. Remove drive unit. See chapter 4.10.1 Replacing drive
unit, page 27.
3. Remove batteries. See user manual.
4.
Loosen and remove screw A that attaches swing arm to
chassis on left and right side of the mobility device.
1608032-A
5.
Loosen and remove lower bolt B on rear shock absorber
on left and right side of the mobility device.
6. Remove and replace swing arm.
7. Install parts in reverse order.
8. Apply thread locking adhesive to screw A and tighten
to 25 Nm.
9. Tighten screws.

4.8.4 Replacing front axle

CAUTION!
Risk of accident
Accidental rolling can lead to accidents.
– Secure mobility device against rolling away.
When disassembling, note the position of small parts
such as screws and washers. Put small parts down so
that they can be reassembled in the right sequence.
The front axle can only be replaced on the 3-wheel
version. The 4-wheel version does not have a
replaceable axle.
• 17 mm wrench
• 19 mm wrench
• Supporting wooden block
1. Remove seat.
2. Remove shroud.
3. Disconnect battery cable.
4. Place a supporting wooden block under the front part of
the frame so that the front wheel is no longer touching
the floor.
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