Invacare Solara Service Manual page 47

4. Remove the axle bushing and existing axle plate.
5. Do one (1) of the following:
A. Reposition the axle bushing into the new axle plate. Refer to Repositioning Axle
Plate on page 48.
B. Reposition the axle plate on the wheelchair frame. Refer to Replacing the Axle
Plate on page 46.
C. Install the axle bushing into the new axle plate in the position noted in STEP 3.
NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing beyond the outside jam nut is the same for both
rear wheels. This will help avoid a "3-wheeling" situation.
6. Securely tighten the two (2) jam nuts and washers that secure the axle bushing to the
axle plate. Torque to 40-45 ft. lbs.
7. Install the four (4) mounting screws, locknuts, washers and eight (8) coved spacers
that secure the axle plate to the wheelchair frame. Refer to FIGURE 8.3 for proper
hardware orientation.
8. Reinstall the rear wheels to the wheelchair. Refer to the Owner's Manual, part number
1080556.
Axle Bushing and Jam Nut
(STEPS 3,4,5,6)
Mounting Screws
(STEPS 2,7)
FIGURE 8.3 - REPLACING THE AXLE PLATE
Part No 1085787
Coved Spacers
(STEPS 2,7)
Wheelchair Frame
(STEPS 2,5,7)
Axle Plate
(STEPS 3,4,5,7)
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SECTION 8—WHEELS
Washer and Locknut
(STEPS 2,7)
Jam Nut (STEPS 3,6)
Washer (STEPS 3,7)
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