SECTION 7—REAR FRAME
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SECTION 7—REAR FRAME
Removing/Installing the Rear Suspension Assembly
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1 on page 57.
NOTE: Place two 5-inch blocks under the base frame to lift frame off the ground for ease in
performing this procedure.
Removing
1. Place two 5-inch blocks under battery frame.
2. Remove the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Wheelchair Shrouds on
3. If necessary, rotate motor up to access both sets of mounting hardware.
NOTE: Before cutting tie-wraps, note position and orientation of tie-wraps and wiring prior to
removing tie-wraps.
4. Cut tie-wraps securing the motor leads, joystick cable, and any other wiring to the rear
suspension assembly.
5. Disconnect the right and left motor leads and the joystick cable from the controller.
6. Remove the two 1/2-13 x 1.25-inch mounting screws and rear pivot bushings securing
the rear suspension assembly to the base frame.
7. Remove the rear suspension assembly from the base frame.
Installing
1. Position the rear suspension assembly between the mounting brackets of the base
frame.
2. Secure the rear suspension assembly to the base frame using the two 1/2-13 x 1.25-inch
mounting screws and rear pivot bushings. Torque to 45 ft-lbs ± 20%.
3. Connect the right and left motor leads and the joystick cable to the controller.
NOTE: When Securing the wiring, ensure motor leads have enough slack to allow full motion of
the walking beam and that all wiring will not become pinched or damaged by moving parts.
4. Using tie-wraps, secure wiring and cables to the rear suspension assembly.
5. Remove the 5-inch blocks supporting the base frame.
6. Reinstall the rear shroud. Refer to Removing/Installing the Wheelchair Shrouds on