SECTION 10—BASE FRAME
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Replacing Suspension Arm for Wheelchairs with
Gearless/Brushless Motors
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.12 on page 98.
1. Perform one of the following:
• Remove the seating system. Refer to the Seating Systems User Manual for
removal/installation instructions.
• Remove the seat pan. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Pan on page 79.
2. Remove the motor. Refer to Removing/Installing the Motor on page 151.
3. Cut the tie-wrap(s) that secure the wiring harness/charger cable to the
suspension arm.
4. Remove the anti-tip assembly from the rear of the suspension arm. Refer to
Removing/Installing the 3-inch Anti-Tip Assembly on page 191.
5. Remove the shock from the suspension arm. Refer to Removing/Installing the 3-inch
Anti-Tip Assembly on page 191.
6. Remove the plug buttons from the side of the base frame.
7. Remove the mounting screw and beveled washers that secure the front of the
suspension arm to the base frame.
8. Remove the existing suspension arm from the base frame.
9. Install the new suspension arm onto the base frame.
10. Install mounting screw and beveled washers that secure the front of the suspension
arm to the base frame.
11. Install the plug buttons into the side of the base frame
12. Install the shock onto the new suspension arm. Refer to Shock or Rubber Element
13. Install the motor onto the new suspension arm. Refer to Removing/Installing the
14. Install anti-tip assembly onto the rear of the new suspension arm. Refer to
Removing/Installing the 3-inch Anti-Tip Assembly on page 191.
15. Perform one of the following:
• Remove the seating system. Refer to the Seating Systems User Manual for
removal/installation instructions.
• Remove the seat pan. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Pan on page 79.