Ellipticals are an exercise machine that simulates the natural movement of running while still allowing the user to control their own speed and stride length.
Whether you want to move a NordicTrack elliptical or just do maintenance work, you would want to dismantle it first.
Let’s dive into today’s article on how to disassemble a NordicTrack elliptical in such a step by step easy to follow guide.
Let’s get right into it!
Why How To Take Apart NordicTrack Elliptical?
NordicTrack elliptical machines are great cardio equipment that you can use to improve your cardiovascular health, lose weight, and get in shape.
Disassembling it is not an easy task. You need to be careful when you are doing the job.
There are many reasons why you might want to disassemble the machine like:
- You want to check the parts for wear and tear
- You want to replace some parts because they are damaged or broken
- You want to see if there is any way for you to make it work better.
Taking a NordicTrack elliptical machine apart for moving will save you so much time and energy and make it much easier to handle the awkward shape of the cross trainer.
Basically you are taking the pedals and handlebars apart from the main base of the NordicTrack machine using a wrench and screwdriver so that you have the frame as an entity and the handles with the foot pedals as a separate one.
Next, you want to remove any attached cables from the back of your NordicTrack console and carefully lay them out on a flat surface or table so that they don’t get tangled up with anything else while moving your machine.
Just make sure to lubricate NordicTrack elliptical moving parts during the process of assembling it back together.
Tools needed to disassemble NordicTrack elliptical machine
Before you take apart your NordicTrack elliptical to break it down into smaller pieces, the first step is to gather all the necessary tools.
You don’t want to go through with one step, then realize that something is lacking.
In order to disassemble a NordicTrack elliptical machine, you are going to need the following tools:
- Phillips head screwdriver.
- Allen Wrenches.
- Electrical tape.
- Plastic bag, to store bolts, washers, and screws before you resemble the machine
How To Disassemble NordicTrack Elliptical? (Instructions Guide)
Make sure to turn the NordicTrack off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start disassembling your elliptical trainer,
You should also consider taking photos of your machine from all angles while it’s still assembled, as this will help you put everything back together later on.
Step 1: Remove the pedal arms
The first step is to remove the from the NordicTrack moving arms, this can usually be done with a Phillips head screwdriver and double ended wrench.
After you remove the leg bolts with a 5mm Allen, remove the Nordictrack pedal arms from the crank leg with a 6mm allen.
Make sure to remove both legs from the pedal arms by pulling them out.
Step 2: Remove the upper body leg covers
Remove the Upper body leg inner cover first. Unscrew the M4 x 16mm Screw that is attaching the Upper Body Leg Inner Cover to the Upper Body Leg.
Next, identify the Upper Body Leg Outer Cover and detach it by pulling it away from the Upper Body Leg Inner Cover .
Repeat these steps on both sides of the elliptical.
Step 3: Remove the upright covers
Remove the four M4 x 16mm Screws that are attaching the rear upright cover to the upright.
Next, identify the front upright cover and remove it by pulling it away from the upright.
Step 4: Remove the upper body arm covers
After you identify the Upper Body Arm Front Covers. Remove the two M4 x 16mm Screws that are attaching the front covers to the upper body legs.
Next, remove the upper body arm rear covers by pulling it away from the front cover.
Repeat these steps on both sides of the elliptical.
Step 5: Remove the upper body arms
Remove the Bolts that are attaching the upper body arms to the upper body legs.
Then slide both arms off the upper body legs and put the screws into a plastic bag.
Step 6: Remove the upper body legs
The next step is to remove the upper body legs from the upright. Start by taking off the upper arms cover with 2 phillips to uncover the upper arm axle that is holding the upper body legs onto the upright.
Next, remove the upper arm pivot Axle bolt with a 25 mm allens. Pull both arms with the axle that was holding them together.
Step 7: Remove the console
You need to detach the NordicTrack covers first.
Detach the NordicTrack rear console cover from the upright by unscrewing the two M4 x 16mm Screws.
Then, pull the front console cover out of the upright.
Next, remove the console by unscrewing all of the four M4 x 16mm screws on the back panel of the console. Then , remove the attached wires on the console from the main and sensor wires.
Tape the wires down to the body of the elliptical so they don’t fall inside the unit. Put the screws in the plastic bag and set them aside.
Step 8: Remove the upright
You can remove the NordicTrack Upright by removing the four M10 x 25mm Screws. Before you take it off, make sure to locate the wire tie in the lower end of the Upright.
Detach the wire tie from the Main Wire. Then, pull the machine upright and make sure to tape the wires down to the body so they don’t fall inside the unit.
Step 9: Remove the leg stabilizers from the frame
Next step is to remove the Front Stabilizer from the Frame. You can do that by unscrewing the two M10 x 122mm Screws and then take it off.
Go through the same steps with the rear stabilizers and take it off as well.
Once you’ve disassembled any removable parts from your elliptical, you are now left with the main base of your NordicTrack elliptical as one large item.
Make sure that you have collected all of the nuts and bolts and put them in a clear plastic bag so you can easily reattach once moved.
Conclusion
NordicTrack elliptical machines are great cardio equipment that you can use to improve your cardiovascular health, lose weight, and get in shape.
With all the aforementioned information, you will be willing to know how to disassemble NordicTrack elliptical machine and safely transport it to its new location.
