Invacare Mirage Service Manual page 16

Caution:
•
Ensure the tyre is fully deflated before attempting to separate to the two halves of the Wheel
Rims.
4. Remove the tyre (1) and tube (2).
5. To remove the Wheel Hub from the Axle Shaft locate loosen and remove the Motor shaft Bolt
(7) and washer (5) that secures the Wheel Hub to the Axle Shaft using a 5mm Hex Wrench.
6. Gently tap the end of the Axle Shaft with a mallet and pull the hub (8) off the gear box shaft
(take care not to loose the key (9) located in the gearbox shaft).
8.4 Assembly
1. Re-fit the Wheel Hub (8) to the gearbox shaft ensuring alignment of the keyway of the wheel
centre to the key (9) fitted to gearbox shaft. Gently tap the wheel centre with a mallet until the
threads can be seen inside the shaft.
2. Fit the motor shaft bolt (7) using a 5mm Hex Torque Wrench, ensuring that the washer (5) has
been fitted, to the gearbox shaft.
Note:
• Torque rating of rear wheel bolt = 35 – 40Nm.
3. Locate tyre (1) and tube (2) to the face of the inside Rim (3) that has the hole for the valve to
sit in, slightly inflate the tube.
4. Locate the other half of the Wheel Rim (3) in position, insert Socket Cap Screws (4) in position
and proceed to tighten the screws. Ensure the inner tube is not trapped between the Wheel
Rim halves.
5. Tighten securely Socket Head Cap Screws (4) using a 5mm Hex Wrench.
6. Inflate to the correct pressure as indicated on the Tyre Side Wall.
7. Position Wheel on Wheel Hub, locate and tighten the four Wheel Bolts (6) using a 5mm
Torque Hex Wrench
Note:
• Torque rating of rear wheel bolt = 35 – 40Nm.
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