Replacing And Adjusting Central Rear Shock; Absorber - Invacare Comet Series Service Manual

1. Remove seat.
2. Remove shroud.
3. Disconnect battery cable.
4. Place a supporting wooden block under the front part of
the frame so that the front wheel is no longer touching
the floor.
5. Replace steering column. See Replacing steering column.
6.
Loosen 4 screws A on front shock absorbers.
7.
Loosen screws on cross members B on left and right
side.
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8.
Loosen four screws C that fix cross members to frame.
9.
Loosen three screws D, E that fix two steering links.
10. Replace suspension.
11. Install parts in reverse order.
4.8.6 Replacing and Adjusting Central Rear Shock Absorber
• 17 mm wrench
• 15 mm wrench
• Wooden block
• 45/50 hook wrench
• Vise
To adjust central rear shock absorber to user weight,
Invacare recommends removing central rear shock

absorber.

Removing
1. Remove wheel (see user manual).
2. Support rear swing arm with wooden block.
3. Loosen and remove screws A that hold central shock
absorber: First loosen and remove lower screw, then
upper screw.
4. Remove central rear shock absorber to the right side.
Fig. 4-10
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