REAR WHEEL/TRANSMISSION | PROCEDURE 3 |
Bolt and Locknut
Wheelchair
Frame
Wheel
Lock
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING EXISTING WHEEL LOCK
REMOVING THE EXISTING REAR WHEEL
Permanent Axles (FIGURE 2)
1.Note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame for proper reinstallation of the rear wheel.
2.Remove dust cap (if applicable), mounting screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer (if applicable) to the wheelchair.
NOTE: Axle spacer is used only if wheelchair is equipped with conventional arms.
Wheelchair Frame | Locknut | |
Rear | Axle Mounting |
|
Wheel | Positions |
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Mounting
Screw
Axle Spacer
(Conventional Arms Only)
Dust Cap
FIGURE 2 - REMOVING THE EXISTING REAR
WHEEL - PERMANENT AXLES
Quick-Release Axles (FIGURE 3)
1.Push in the tip of the
NOTE: The axle spacer is used only if wheelchair is equipped with conventional arms.
2.Push in the tip of the quick release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel.
Wheelchair
Frame
Axle Mounting Positions
Axle Spacer
(Conventional
Arms Only)
Quick-
Release Axle
Rear Wheel
FIGURE 3 - REMOVING THE EXISTING REAR
WHEEL - QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
INSTALLING/REMOVING REAR WHEEL TO/FROM TRANSMISSION REAR HUB (FIGURE 4)
Installing
1.Position rear wheel hub spokes in slots on transmis- sion rear hub.
2.Slide NEW axle bolt through rear wheel bearing.
3.Install hub support plates. Refer to INSTALLING/RE- MOVING THE HUB SUPPORT PLATES in this pro- cedure of the manual.
Removing
1.If necessary, remove the three (3) hub support plates. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THE HUB SUP- PORT PLATES in this procedure of the manual.
2.Remove axle bolt. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOV- ING THE AXLE BOLT in this procedure of the manual.
3.Pull the rear wheel hub spokes off transmission rear hub.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE HUB SUPPORT PLATES (FIGURE 4)
Installing
1.Align mounting holes in transmission rear hub with holes in hub support plates.
2.Secure three (3) hub support plates to rear wheel hub with three (3) pan head screws. Tighten securely.
Removing
1.Remove the three (3) pan head screws securing the three (3) hub support plates to transmission rear hub.
2.Remove hub support plates.
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