North Wing S-LSA Maintenance Manual
Model: Scout 912
Version 3.2
Release date 04-16-2014
Page 46
8.
Align inboard half rim bolt holes with outboard rim and re-assemble rim. Torque rim
bolts to specified values in torque table.
9.
Re-inflate tire to 15 psi and check for leaks using soapy water or water bath.
10.
While wheel is off the carriage, the wheel bearing can be replaced by using a drift pin
or long aluminum
½
” diameter bar to tap the bearing out from the opposite side. Lay
the wheel on the ground and reach through the center of the wheel and place the drift
pin against the back side of the outer race of the bearing. Gently tap around the
circumference of the bearing until the bearing is driven out of its seat.
11.
Align new bearings in their seats and gently tap them in with a rubber or wooden
mallet or block of wood. Be careful not to drive them hard when they are not aligned
with the seat.
12.
Remount wheel. DO NOT over tighten wheel nut. Bring nut snug onto bearing, then
back off
¼
turn.
4.3.8 Reposition Front Fork Assembly
Skill Level:
LSR-M, A&P
Tools:
1/2” wrench and socket, 2 7/16” wrenches
Materials:
None
Task Description:
The front fork pivot point can be adjusted to one of two pivot points to match the owners
preferred leg position. In the picture below, the fork assembly is shown in the forward
position. The rearward position is 2
½
” behind the forward position.
1.
Chock rear wheels on both front and rear sides of both wheels. Raise the front wheel
off the ground at least 2” and support using saw horses as described in Section 4.3.7
above.
Front fork rear pivot point
