Invacare Storm 3 - Replacing the Wheel Fork; Replacing Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Storm³
Service Manual
Page 34 As at:07.03.02
Note:
If the old inner tube is to be repaired and re-used, and has become wet during repair,
you can make replacement easier by sprinkling the inner tube with a little talcum
powder.
• Insert the wheel rim halves from outside into the tyre.
• Pump up the tyres a little.
• Insert the Allen screw once again, and screw the wheel rims together tightly.
• Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again.
• Pump the tyre up to the prescribed pressure.
• Check that the tyre is seated correctly once again.
• Screw the valve cap back on.
• Refit the wheel.
9.1.4 Replacing the wheel fork
• Remove the front wheel (see page 33, chapt. 9.1.1).
• Lever the plastic cap off with a screwdriver.
• Unscrew hexagon cap nut.
• Remove washer and spring washer.
• Remove the front wheel with wheel fork downwards.
9.1.5 Replacing deep groove ball bearings
• Remove the front wheel (see page 33, chapt. 9.1.1).
• Lever the plastic cap (1) off with a screwdriver.
• Unscrew hexagon cap nut (2). When reassembling, secure
the nut using Loctite (e.g. 243).
• Remove the washer (3).
• Carefully tap the deep groove ball bearing (4) out.
• Place the spacer bushes (5) between the bearings and
press in new deep groove ball bearings using a drill guide.
Reassembly takes place in the reverse order.
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