SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
Part No. 1114811 47 Lightweight, Standard and Heavy Duty Wheelchairs
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS
WARNING
After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching
hardware is tightened securely. Otherwise injury or damage may occur.

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels

WARNING
Only a qualified technician may change the size of the rear wheel or the
seat-to-floor height.
Make sure both rear wheels are the same size and are installed into the same respec-
tive mounting hole before using the wheelchair. Otherwise injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE7.1.
NOTE: If replacing the same size rear wheel, note the mounting position on the wheelchair frame
for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheel.
1. Remove the dust cap (7/16 inch axles only), hex screw, washer (7/16 inch axles only),
spacer (if installed) and locknut that secure the rear wheel to the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: The spacer is used on wheelchairs with removable arms only.
2. Repeat STEP 1 for the opposite rear wheel if desired.
3. To reinstall the rear wheel(s) onto the wheelchair, reverse STEPS 1-2 and torque
locknut to 40 ft.-lbs.
4. Adjust wheel locks. Refer to Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks on page 54.
FIGURE 7.1 Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Rear Wheel
Washer
(7/16 Inch Axles only)
Dust Cap
(7/16 Inch Axles only) Hex Screw
Spacer (Wheelchairs with
Removable Arms only)
Wheelchair
Frame
Locknut
Axle Mounting Axle