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Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement

What you need

  1. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Hold the drill upright.

    • Place your finger on the white battery-release button.

  2. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Press and hold the white release button located on the front of the battery.

  3. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the battery forward while pressing down on the white battery-release button.

  4. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement, Outer Casing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement, Outer Casing: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Hold the drill upright with the back panel facing you.

    • Unscrew the two 18 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

  5. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Apply slight pressure to the sides of the backplate and pull away from the drill.

  6. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the nine 18 mm screws from the outer casing using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

  7. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Apply slight pressure to the sides of the outer casing and pull away from the drill.

  8. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement, Clutch Leaf Spring: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the silver metal clip located towards the back of the motor assembly away from the drill.

  9. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Grip the motor comfortably towards the front of the assembly, and pull it away from the outer casing.

    • The wires are still connected to the back of the motor assembly, so use caution when pulling the motor out. Failing to do this will result in parts falling off the back of the motor.

  10. Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Clutch Leaf Spring Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the clutch leaf spring off with the spudger.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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