DIY Repair Instructions for Chain Link Double WHEEL CARRIER

DIY Repair Instructions for Chain Link Double WHEEL CARRIER

DIY Gate Wheel Repair

Step-by-step Instructions on how to remove, replace, and repair a rolling gate wheel, as used in cyclone fence and chain-link gate types. 

  1. Use pliers to bend the first side of the cotter pin flat 
  2. Repeat the process on the other side
  3. Remove cotter pin and washer
  4. Slide rubber wheel off of the double carrier axle
  5. Check to see if an additional washer is on the axle
  6. Measure the wheel from outside to outside of largest stretch. 
  7. Order replacement wheel and compare after arrival (hint: fencesupplyco.com)
  8. Slide Washer onto axle of carrier
  9. Slide Replacement wheel onto axle
  10. Slide final washer onto axle 
  11. Insert cotter pin 
  12. Bend first side of cotter pin (hint: its OK if its not as bent back as before)
  13. Bend other side of cotter pin
  14. Pinch both of the bent sides of the cotter pin with the pliers
  15. CELEBRATE - YOU DID IT!! Or perhaps you should first mount the carrier back onto the gate and then, Celebrate!

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