SERVICE MANUAL
Invacare
®
- Comet
28
7.5 Replacing front axle
ATTENTION! Risk of accident.
Accidental rolling can lead to accidents.
• Secure the scooter against rolling away.
NOTE:
When disassembling, note the position of small parts such as screws and washers. Put small
parts down so that they can be reassembled in the right sequence.
NOTE:
The front axle can only be replaced on the 3-wheel version. The 4-wheel version does not have a
replaceable axle.
Requirements:
• Open spanner, 17 mm.
• Open spanner, 19 mm.
• Supporting wooden block
• Place a supporting wooden block under the
front part of the frame so that the front wheel
is no longer touching the floor.
• Loosen axle bolts (1) simultaneously on both
sides.
• Slacken brake cable (see chapter entitled
"Replacing brake cable" on page 37).
• Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel (1).
• Remove screws (3) on spacer (2).
• Remove screws (6) on shock absorber (5).
• Loosen axle bolts (4) simultaneously on both
sides.
• Pull front axle slowly out.