How to replace revolving office chair wheel base

Why should I replace my revolving office chair wheel base?

Almost all office chairs come equipped with revolving office chair wheel base. revolving office chair wheel base are removed and replaced for the following reasons:

They are broken or falling apart

They are damaging your office flooring

They no longer swivel or roll smoothly

They squeak or make annoying noises

They are tangled with hair and debris

You simply want better bases for your chair

Okay, now how to replace revolving office chair wheel base in your office chair. Where do I start?

How to replace revolving office chair wheel base?

To replace revolving office chair wheel base on your office chair follow these steps:

Remove office revolving office chair wheel base.

Verify bases type and size.

Select and purchase new replacement revolving office chair wheel base.

Remove the remaining revolving office chair wheel base.

Install new office revolving office chair wheel base.

Please continue reading for details on each step.

Step 1: Remove office revolving office chair wheel base

Removing the chair wheel base from your office chair is a simple and easy process. In most cases it doesn’t even require any tools. Raise the chair gas cylinder to the highest position, hold the office chair seat with one hand, pull the chair mechanism handle with the other hand, shake it with a pull force a few times,then remove it.

Step 2: Place old newspapers or drop-cloth before remove bases

If the replacement is done in the office it is advisable to place old newspapers or drop-cloth on the floor. So that the grease from the chairs wheel base gas cylinder is lubricated and it will have to be taken apart so the base can be removed.

Step 3: Remove the gas lift. 

On the newspaper or drop-cloth, place the chair in an upside down position so that the chair’s chair wheel base center will be visible and easily accessed for disassemble,Use a rubber hammer to hit the bottom of gas lift,Remember to add a wooden board between gas lift with hammer.see picture as below

Step 4:Pull out chair wheels from base

Firmly grip one chair wheel and pull away from the chair base. This should release the caster from the socket. If you are having trouble gripping the caster, try using a glove or an old towel. If the chair wheel will not budge, it is possible you have a different stem type (threaded or fixed/welded). Contact us for recommendations.

Step 5:Select new replacement revolving office chair wheel base

Even though every office chair you’ve ever purchased always came with the same revolving office chair wheel base, there are actually better options out there.  Many of the problems that that you have with these revolving office chair wheel base are solved with a higher quality. The best all-around revolving office chair wheel base for most applications is a heavy-duty aluminum base with soft pu caster wheel and class 4 gas lift that is safe for all chairs.

After following all the steps, Install the new revolving office chair wheel base. The process is still similar to the one above. it’s just that it must be done in reverse this time.

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