Removing/Installing The Elastomers (Suspension Forks Only); Removing The Elastomer; Installing The Elastomer - Invacare CROSSFIRE T6 Owners Operating & Maintenance Manual

SECTION 8—WHEELS
Removing/Installing the Elastomers
(Suspension Forks Only)
DO NOT use excessive force when removing/installing the threaded sleeve
from/onto the fork. Damage to the threaded sleeve may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.18.

Removing the Elastomer

NOTE: One mounting screw will not turn.
1. Using two allen wrenches, turn mounting screws in opposite directions and remove
one mounting screw from fork.
2. Remove the threaded bushing and mounting screw securing the suspension fork top
to the elastomer and the suspension fork bottom. DO NOT use excessive force.
3. If replacing the elastomer, discard the existing elastomer.

Installing the Elastomer

NOTE: Make sure the elastomer sits in the two recessed areas on the fork.
1. Position the new elastomer between the suspension fork top and suspension fork
bottom.
2. Align the mounting holes in the suspension fork top and suspension fork bottom.
3. Using the threaded bushing and
mounting screw, secure the suspension
fork top and suspension fork bottom.
DO NOT use excessive force.
WARNING
Use Loctite 242 when reinstalling the
mounting screw into the threaded bush-
ing. Otherwise the fork can become dis-
assembled. Possible injury or damage
could result.
4. Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting
screw.
5. Reinstall the mounting screw into the
threaded bushing and tighten securely.
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs
CAUTION
Washer
Locknut
Elastomer
Mounting
Screws
FIGURE 8.18 Removing/Installing the
Elastomers (Suspension Forks Only)
54
Suspension
Fork Top
Threaded
Bushing
Mounting
Screws
Suspension
Fork Bottom
Caster
Part No 1148078