SECTION 14—WHEELS/MOTORS
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Removing
1. Remove the drive wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Drive
2. Remove the locknut, washer, keystock and existing drive wheel hub from the drive
shaft of the motor/gearbox assembly.
Installing
1. Position the keystock on the drive shaft of the motor/gearbox assembly.
CAUTION
DO NOT apply more than a 1-inch (in length) thin film of Super Lube
®
to the drive
shaft. Applying more than 1-inch (in length) can cause the anti-seize compound to
leak resulting in damage to flooring (carpet, tile, etc.).
2. Apply a thin film of Super Lube, one inch in length, to the end of the drive shaft..
3. Reinstall drive wheel hub onto the drive shaft of the motor/gearbox assembly.
NOTE: While installing the drive wheel hub onto the drive shaft, spin the drive wheel hub to evenly
distribute the anti-seize compound over the entire drive shaft.
4. Reinstall the washer and locknut and torque locknut to 45 ft-lbs (540 in-lbs).
5. Reinstall the drive wheel assembly to the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing
6. Repeat procedure for the opposite side of the wheelchair, if necessary.
9F
FIGURE 14.2
Removing/Installing Drive Wheel Hub
14 X 4 Inch Wheel
14 X 3 Inch Wheel
Motor/Gearbox
Assembly
Drive Wheel Hub
Washer
Locknut
Motor/Gearbox
Keystock
Drive Wheel Hub
Washer
Locknut