Front Wheel Forks; Replacing The Wheel Fork - Invacare Storm4 Series Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.8

Front wheel forks

8.8.1

Replacing the wheel fork

WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
· Use proper lifting techniques.
Injury hazard caused by uncontrolled movement of the mobility device!
· Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key).
· Engage the drive.
· Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges.
Requirements:
· 19 mm socket spanner
· blade screwdriver
· long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
Dismantling the wheel fork:
·
Jack up the mobility aid using several wooden blocks. Use proper lifting techniques.
·
Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic cap (2).
·
Loosen and remove the nut (3) with a 19 mm socket spanner.
·
Pull the wheel fork (6) from the front wheel carrier (1) in a downward direction. In doing so,
please pay attention to the washers (4), spacers (5) and separable ball bearings (not to be
seen in the illustration).
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