Permobil M1 Service Manual page 45

Permobil M1
Removing rear swing arm
1. Switch off the main power switch on the control panel.
2. Lift up and jack up the wheelchair chassis so that all wheels, or at
least both wheels on one side, are free of the ground.
3. Remove the drive wheel. See Drive wheels .
4. Remove the fender. See Removing fenders , Page 18
5. Unscrew the FlexLink™ lower screw (A) with its washer (B).
Meanwhile hold the front swing arm (C), preventing it from
dropping down when the screw is removed.
6. Unscrew the shock absorber. It is fitted with one screw (E), two disc
springs (D), a washer (C), a socket (B) and a spacer (A).
7. Remove the cover (I) from the swing arm (F) by pulling it straight
out. If necessary, carefully lever it out using a screwdriver in the slot
on the cap.
8. Remove the swing arm (F), it's fitted with a screw (H) and a washer
(G).
9. Remove the shock absorber. See Shock absorbers
10. Remove the wheel forks. See Wheel forks .
Mounting rear swing arm
1. Check that the shaft and swing arm are undamaged. Clean as
necessary to remove dirt and rust. Replace damaged parts.
2. Mount the wheel fork onto the swing arm (F). See
Wheel forks , Page 51.
3. Mount the shock absorber to the swing arm (F). See
Shock absorbers , Page 53.
4. Mount the swing arm (F) onto the axle with the use of hand force
only. Make sure the swing arm (F) is fully seated upon the axle.
5. Mount the washer (G) and screw (H). Tighten the screw using a
torque wrench. Tightening torque: 17.7 lb.ft.
6. Check that the swing arm (F) can move freely.
7. Mount the cover (I) on to the swing arm by pushing it straight in.
8. Fit the shock absorbers to the chassis. It is fitted with a spacer (A), a
socket (B), a washer (C), two disc springs (D) and a screw (E).
Tighten the screw using a torque wrench. Tightening torque:
17.7 lb.ft.
Figure 113. FlexLink™ screw removal.
F
G
H
I
Figure 114. Rear swing arm removal.
F
G
H
I
Figure 115. Rear swing arm assembly.
Repairs
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B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
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