SECTION 8—WHEELS
Crossfire™Series Wheelchairs 52 Part No 1148078
Installing the Caster
1. Align the caster with the desired mounting holes in the fork.
2. Insert the threaded bushing with mounting screw, through the two axle spacers and
caster. DO NOT use excessive force.
WARNING
Use Loctite™242 when reinstalling the mounting screw into the threaded bushing.
Otherwise the fork can become disassembled. Possible injury or damage could
result.
3. Apply Loctite 242 to the mounting screw.
4. Reinstall the mounting screw into the threaded bus hing and tighten securely.
FIGURE 8.16 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Caster Assemblies - Suspension Forks
Removing/Installing the Fork Assembly NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 8.17 on page53.
NOTE: If replacing a fork, note the mounting position of the existing front caster for installation
of the new fork.
Removing Fork Assembly
1. Remove the front caster from the fork. Refer to Removing Front Caster on page51.
2. Perform one of the following:
• Standard Forks - Remove locknut and washer securing the fork, and spacer from
the fork stem (Detail “A”).
• Suspension Fork (Detail “B”) -
a. Refer to Removing the Elastomer on page 54 to remove the elastomer and
suspension fork bottom to access the locknut and washer.
b. Remove locknut and washer securing the suspension fork top and spacer from
the fork stem.
Fork
Mounting
Screw
Axle
Spacer
Threaded Bushing
Caster
Mounting
Screw
Axle
Spacer