Replacing The Fixed Tube Head - Otto Bock kimba neo Service Manual

3.5.5.5 Replacing the Fixed Tube Head

1) Loosen the mounting screws on the suspension (see Fig. 24, Pos. 1).
2) Loosen the mounting screws between the folding tubes and fixed tube heads (see Fig. 38, Pos. 1) and remove
the unit consisting of the folding tubes and push bar.
3) Using a spiral bit (Ø 5 mm), bore out the rivet on the fixed tube head and tap it out with a pin punch (Ø 3 mm)
(see Fig. 43).
4) Tap out the fixed tube head from the upper front frame and replace it (see Fig. 44).
NOTICE! Damage to the fixed tube head. Only use the surface shown in the illustration for tapping the
component in or out.
5) Using a pin punch, press the fixed tube head into the upper front frame (see Fig. 45).
6) Rivet the fixed tube head (see Fig. 46).
7) Reinstall the folding tubes with push bar and the suspension.
8) Tighten the mounting screws.
→ see Fig. 38, Pos. 1
→ see Fig. 24, Pos. 1
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