Newport Gliders Bearing Replacement Instructions
1.
Remove the base from the chair by
taking out the plugs & screws located on
each side panel (6 plugs & 6 screws in all).
2
8
ITEM
1
Side Panel
2
Bonhomme
3
Bearing
4
Bearing Bolt
5
Locking Nut
6
Bonhomme holder
7
Bonhomme holder screw
8
Truss Screw
2.
Using an impact air wrench with a 6 point socket,
remove nylon locking nuts (#5) located on the inside
of the base (4 on each side). Base may need to be
brought to a local garage or tire center to remove/
replace nylon locking nuts.
5.
Remove the screws
holding the bearing in place.
6.
Re‐attach the nylon locking nut 6 to the bolt
.
Using a type of pry‐bar, gently push down on the bar the bearing bit the bolt will come out of the hole.
.
Using a socket and hammer, lace N W bearing bolt into place.
9.
Replace the screws to hold the bearing into place Repeat process for all bearings , then reassemble the base.
PART NUMBER
3.
able to be removed. Use a screwdriver
to wedge if needed. Remove side
panels from base.
4.
There are two Bonhomme holders (#6), each
having four screws (#7). Only remove two screws
from each one, and on the same side.
in the bearing 3 .
3
4
5
7
The side panels should now be
DETAIL A
1
A
6
2
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