Adjusting quick-release axles, Replacing quad-release axles – Invacare Top End X-Terminator QR User Manual

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SECTION 5—WHEELS

Everyday and Sport Series Wheelchairs

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Part No 1114851

Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.2.

1. Remove rear wheel and quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to 

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.

2. Depress detent pin in the quick‐release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub.

3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released.

4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the locknut on the end of the quick‐release 

axle.

5. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels 

on page 35.

FIGURE 5.2 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles

Replacing Quad-Release Axles

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.

1. Remove rear wheel and the existing quick‐release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to 

Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on page 35.

2. Remove existing quick‐release axle from rear wheel.

3. Insert new quad‐release axle through 

rear wheel hub.

4. Slide locking collar onto quad‐release 

axle until it is snug against rear wheel 
and tighten securely with allen screw.

5. Reinstall rear wheel and the 

quad‐release axle onto the wheelchair. 
Refer to Removing/Installing Rear 
Wheels on page 35.

6. Flip the handle of the quad‐release axle 

down to release the detent pin ensuring 
that the locking pins are fully released.

FIGURE 5.3 Replacing Quad-Release Axles

Locking Pins

Quick-Release Axle

Detent Pin

Locknut

Adjustable Axle Position

Camber Bar

Wheel Hub

NOTE: End of Quick Release 
axle is shown for reference 
only. It is not visible when 
inserted into camber bar.

NOTE: End of 
Quick Release 
axle is shown for 
reference only. It 
is not visible 
when inserted 
into camber bar.

Quick-Release

Axle

Rear Wheel

Hub

Locking

Collar

Allen Screw

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