Replacing Forks - Invacare Arrow RWD Service Manual

SECTION 12
INSTALLING CASTERS
1. Position the caster into the fork.
2. Reinstall the mounting screw, washers, spacers and locknut that secure the caster to the
fork.
3. Torque locknut to 10 ft-lbs (120 in-lbs).
4. Loosen the locknut 1/8 of a turn.
5. Move the caster side to side.
NOTE: If the caster moves side to side, tighten the locknut slightly.
REPLACING FORKS (FIGURE 8)
1. Remove the caster from the existing fork. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING
CASTERS in this section of the manual.
2. Remove the dust cover.
3. Remove the locknut, nylon washer, and spacer.
4. Drop the existing fork out of the caster head tube and spacer.
5. Slide the new fork into the spacer and caster head tube.
NOTE: Check bearing assemblies. Replace if necessary.
6. Ensure new fork slides completely into caster headtube.
7. Install spacer, nylon washer and secure with locknut.
Improper positioning of the washer will prohibit the free movement of
the forks.
8. Install the caster onto the new fork.
Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING
CASTERS in this section of the manual.
9. Adjust the forks. Refer to ADJUSTING
FORKS in SECTION 9 of the Owner's
Manual, part number 1104782 or
1123757.
3G Storm Series Wheelchairs
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WARNING
FIGURE 8 - REPLACING FORKS
90
WHEELS/MOTORS
Dust Cover
Locknut
Washer
Spacer
Caster
Headtube
Spacer
Fork
Part No. 1104849