11 WHEELS

11.13Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies

If replacing a front caster note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation of the new front caster.

Both front casters MUST be the same size and adjusted to the same height.

Standard Forks

Removing Front Caster

1.Remove the mounting bolt, axle spacers and locknut that secure the front caster to the fork.

2.Remove the caster from the fork.

Installing Front Caster

1.Using the mounting bolt, axle spacers and locknut, secure the caster to the desired caster mounting position.

ForkLocknut

Mounting Bolt

Caster

Axle Spacer

Axle Spacer

FIGURE 16 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster

Assemblies - Standard Forks

Suspension Forks

Removing the Caster

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 with mounting screw and two spacers securing the caster to the fork. DO NOT use excessive force.

3.Remove the caster from the fork.

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Invacare® Crossfire™T7A Wheelchair

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Invacare CT7A Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies, Standard Forks,  One mounting screw will not turn