Replacing The Wheel Fork; Replacing Deep Groove Ball Bearings - Invacare Storm 3 Service Manual

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Note:
If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re-used, and has become wet during repair,
you can make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum
powder.
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Insert the wheel rim halves from outside into the tyre.
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Pump up the tyres a little.
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Insert the Allen screw once again, and screw the wheel rims together tightly.
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Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again.
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Pump the tyre up to the prescribed pressure.
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Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again.
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Screw the valve cap back on.
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Refit the wheel.
9.1.4

Replacing the wheel fork

9.1.5

Replacing deep groove ball bearings

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Remove the front wheel (see page 33, chapt. 9.1.1).
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Lever the plastic cap off with a screwdriver.
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Unscrew hexagon cap nut.
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Remove washer and spring washer.
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Remove the front wheel with wheel fork downwards.
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Remove the front wheel (see page 33, chapt. 9.1.1).
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Lever the plastic cap (1) off with a screwdriver.
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Unscrew hexagon cap nut (2). When reassembling, secure
the nut using Loctite (e.g. 243).
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Remove the washer (3).
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Carefully tap the deep groove ball bearing (4) out.
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Place the spacer bushes (5) between the bearings and
press in new deep groove ball bearings using a drill guide.
Reassembly takes place in the reverse order.
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Service Manual
As at:07.03.02