SECTION 9—WHEELS

Removing/Installing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.2.

NOTE: Front and rear caster assemblies are replaced in the same manner.

Removing

1.Remove the dust cover.

2.Remove locknut and washer securing caster assembly to the headtube.

Installing

1.Insert threaded post of caster assembly into headtube.

2.Using washer and locknut, secure caster assembly to head tube.

3.Snap dust cover into the headtube.

Removing/Installing the Front Headtube Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3.

NOTE: Take note of position and orientation of headtube and mounting hardware for installation.

NOTE: Reverse this procedure to install the front headtube assembly.

1.Remove the dust cover.

2.Remove the two top mounting screws and bushing that secure the headtube to the walking beam.

3.Remove the two bottom mounting screws and bushing that secure the head tube to the pivot tube.

4.Remove the headtube from the walking beam and pivot tube.

 

Dust Cover

 

Walking

 

Beam

 

Top Mounting

 

Screw

Pivot Tube

 

Top Mounting

Bottom Mounting

Screw

Screw

 

Headtube

Bottom

 

Mounting Screw

Bushing

FIGURE 9.3 Removing/Installing the Front Headtube Assembly

Part No. 1125075

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Pronto® Series

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Invacare M61, M50 Removing/Installing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies, Removing/Installing the Front Headtube Assembly