GE Vivid S5 N - 8-7-2 Brake and Swivel Locking Wheels Replacement Procedure; 8-7-2-1 Tools; 8-7-2-2 Preparations; 8-7-2-3 Brake and Swivel Locking Wheels Removal Procedure

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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures 8-191
PRELIMINARY
8-7-2 Brake and Swivel Locking Wheels Replacement Procedure
NOTE: The procedure below is the same whether replacing a Brake Locking Wheel (Front Wheel: P/N S2420671)
or a Swivel Locking Wheel (Rear Wheel: P/N S2420672).
8-7-2-1 Tools
Use the appropriate flat screwdriver and Allen key, as indicated in the Brake and Swivel Locking Wheels
replacement procedure.
8-7-2-2 Preparations
Make sure the system is standing securely on a level surface, with the wheels in the locked position.
8-7-2-3 Brake and Swivel Locking Wheels Removal Procedure
1) Using a flat screwdriver, carefully remove the plastic screw cap covering the securing screw on the
the inner side of the wheel housing, as shown in Figure 8-240.
2) Using an Allen key, loosen and remove the screw that secures the wheel shaft in the wheel
securing socket
3) Lift the chassis sufficiently to allow the wheel to drop down out of the wheel securing socket.
4.) Remove the wheel.
Figure 8-240 Removing the Screw Cap
Figure 8-241 Removing the Securing Screw