Replacing Front Axle (4-Wheel Version); Replacing The Crash Protection Bar - Invacare Leo Service Manual

Invacare® Leo
Removing wheel
1.
Loosen nut A.
2. Remove wheel.
3. If necessary, loosen wheel by tapping it lightly with a
rubber hammer.
Installing wheel
1. Install parts in reverse order.
2. Use a new self-locking nut.
3. Test all functions.
4.7.3 Replacing front axle (4–wheel version)
WARNING!
Risk of accidents
Accidents may result from standing the chassis
upright on its end.
– Secure chassis against falling over.
Pay attention to the positions of small parts such
as screws and washers during disassembly. Put
small parts aside in such a way that they can be
re-fitted in the correct order.
• 17 mm wrench
• 19 mm wrench
1. Remove seat.
2. Remove batteries.
3. Remove drive unit.
4.
Place chassis upright on its seat adapter (1).
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5. Secure chassis against falling over.
6. Remove wheel (1). (see chapter 6.3)
7. Loosen and remove nut on the track rod (1) (see note
below).
8. Remove track rod from the steering knuckle.
9.
Loosen and remove nut of the axle suspension (2).
Counter axle suspension bolt (3) so it cannot rotate
while performing this task.
10. Pull bolt (3) out and remove axle assembly.
11.
Counter tie rod end while removing nut (1) so it
cannot rotate.
12. Install parts in reverse order.
13. Test all functions.

4.7.4 Replacing the crash protection bar

WARNING!
Risk of accidents
Accidents may result from standing the chassis
upright on its end.
– Secure chassis against falling over.
Pay attention to the positions of small parts such
as screws and washers during disassembly. Put
small parts aside in such a way that they can be
re-fitted in the correct order.
• Phillips screwdriver
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