SECTION 6—WHEELS

Removing/Installing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.3.

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.

Headtube

Dust Tabs

Cover

Side Shroud

NOTE: Ensure tabs are under the side shrouds when installing.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Washer

Headtube

Caster Assembly

(Threaded Post)

NOTE: Components exploded for clarity. There is no need to remove the fork from the base frame.

3. Snap dust cover into the headtube.

Removing/Installing the Front Headtube Assembly

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4.

NOTE: Take note of position and orientation of

Walking

headtube and mounting hardware for installation.

Beam

Dust Cover

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.

 

Headtube

 

Top

Pivot Tube

Mounting

 

Screw

Top Mounting

 

Screw

Bottom

Bottom

Mounting

Screw

Mounting Screw

 

Bushings

 

FIGURE 6.4 Removing/Installing the Front

Headtube Assembly

Pronto® M71™

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Part No 1118377

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Invacare M71 Removing/Installing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies, Removing/Installing the Front Headtube Assembly