How Do You Fix A La-Z-Boy Recliner?
La-Z-Boy started in 1928 with a reclining wood-slat folding porch chair. It was designed for enjoying nature and relaxing. Today, La-Z-Boy is still known for its recliners. The Monroe, Mich., company says its recliners can be subject to wear and tear. The amount depends upon frequency and hardship of use. As such, a La-Z-Boy patented mechanism known as the pawl and ratchet assembly may need to be replaced. The job can be done with hand tools. Turn the chair over so the base is outward or upward facing. This will allow you to access the pawl and ratchet assembly. The pawl and ratchet assembly is responsible for moving the chair backward and forward during reclining. With normal wear, the teeth on the ratchet lose their sharpness and become smaller or rounded instead of pointed. The recliner may not lock into a reclining position or may remain locked when this happens. It then becomes necessary to replace the ratchet. This piece engages the reclining mechanism and moves the chair appropr
