Rear Springs; Removing The Rear Springs - Invacare TDX-SP Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
8.21

Rear springs

8.21.1 Removing the rear springs

Note
Invacare® recommends always replacing both springs simultaneously in order to ensure that the
mobility aid works perfectly.
WARNING: Danger of crushing!
The mobility device is very heavy. Injury hazard to hands and feet!
● You should seek help from a second person.
Injury hazard caused by uncontrolled movement of the mobility device!
● Switch the power supply off (ON/OFF key).
● Engage the drive.
● Before raising the vehicle, secure the wheels by blocking them with wedges.
Requirements:
● 5/6" Allen key
● 5/32" Allen key
● Phillips screwdriver size 2
● blade screwdriver
● 1/4" socket spanner
● 5/16" socket spanner
● torque wrench 0 - 20 Nm (or similar)
● oblique pliers
● cable ties
● M8 washer
● two long wooden blocks, min. 14 x 14 x 30 cm
● Lift the mobility aid up on one side and get a second person to place a wooden block around
14 cm high underneath it so that the wheels are suspended freely.
● Repeat the same procedure on the other side of the mobility aid.
● Remove the rear panel as described in Chapter 8.1.2.
● Ensure you note the cable routing carefully. If necessary, take photos with a digital camera.
● Remove all cables and cable ties which are fixed to the wheel suspension or which could get
in the way during work.
● Remove both the anti-tip system protective caps.
The protective caps on the anti-tip system will either be held using a screw or a cable tie
depending on the mobility aid's date of manufacture.
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