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Installing Forked Caster Wheel
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C
Figure 5.241: Caster Wheel Assembly
1. Position axle assembly (B) into wheel (C) and secure it with
wheel nuts (A).
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Figure 5.242: Caster Wheel Tightening Sequence
2. Tighten wheel nuts (A) to 163 Nm (120 lbf·ft) using the
tightening sequence shown at right. Repeat the tightening
sequence three times.
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D
Figure 5.243: Caster Wheel Assembly
3. Position wheel assembly (D) in forked caster (C).
4. Install eight bolts (A) and nuts (four on each side of caster)
to secure axle (B) to caster (C). Torque nuts to 102 Nm
(77 lbf∙ft).
5. Lower the caster wheel. For instructions, refer to Lowering
Caster Wheel, page 478.
Removing Forked Caster Wheel
CAUTION
A wheel assembly is heavy. Support the wheel assembly before removing the axle bolts.
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