Tie Rod - Life Fitness 8500 Service Manual

Life Fitness Model 8500, 9100, and 9500HR Cross-Trainers
How To... Replace Tie Rod
Tools required: Phillips magnetic screwdriver #2 and 3/8 Socket set
1. Remove the OUTER LINK COVER by
removing the six(6) mounting screws.
2. Remove the TIE ROD NUT from the
ARM EXTENSION and PEDAL ARM.
3. Discard the tie rod and hardware.
4. Install new TIE ROD in reverse order.
NOTE: An identification mark on the tie rod
must face towards the front of the machine.
Using a small amount of Moly grease
between the inner race of the bearing and
sleeve, attach the tie rod at the rear of the
machine first, then at the front.
14
Bolts(2)
Spherical
Washer
Spherical
End
Sleeve
3-Turn
Thrust
Wave
Washer
Spring

Tie Rod

(Front end)
Front End View
Shoulder
Sleeve
3-Turn
Thrust
Wave
Washer
Spring
Clevis
Covers
Cover Screws(6)
Torque
6-10 IN. LBS.
Outer Link
Cover
Linkage Nuts(2)
Torque
18-20 FT. LBS.
Flat Washer
Tie Rod
(Back end)
Linkage Nuts(2)
Torque
18-20 FT. LBS.
Flat Washer
Back End View