Replacing Front Axle - Invacare Comet Service Manual

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Replacing front axle

CAUTION! Accident hazard.
• Secure the scooter against rolling away.
NOTE:
When disassembling, note the position of small parts such as screws and washers. Put small
parts down so that they can be reassembled in the right sequence.
NOTE:
The front axle can only be replaced on the 3-wheel version. The 4-wheel version does not have a
replaceable axle.
Requirements:
•
Open spanner, 17 mm.
• Open spanner, 19 mm.
•
Supporting wooden block
• Place a supporting wooden block under the
front part of the frame so that the front wheel
is no longer touching the floor.
•
Loosen axle bolts (1) simultaneously on both
sides.
•
Slacken brake cable (see chapter entitled
"Replacing brake cables").
•
Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel (1).
•
Remove screws (3) on spacer (2).
•
Remove screws (6) on shock absorber (5).
•
Loosen axle bolts (4) simultaneously on both
sides.
• Pull front axle slowly out.
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