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Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement

What you need

  1. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement, Pinion Gear: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the 3/4" screw on the back cover.

  2. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Holding the front of the device, carefully slide the back cover over the cord.

  3. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the 1/2" screw holding on the motor brush arm. Repeat on the other side.

  4. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull the motor brush arm away from the other device, you can leave the wire connected to device. Repeat on the other side.

  5. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the 1 inch black retainer screw.

  6. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four, 1/2" Phillips screws around the head gear.

  7. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pull the head gear away from the device, and set aside.

  8. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 1/2" Phillips screws holding the head to the body on the bottom side of the grinder.

  9. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the other two 1/2" Phillips screws holding the head to the body on the top side of the grinder.

  10. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Holding the head of the device, carefully pull the motor assembly out of the body of the device.

  11. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the spindle nut inside the head, from the motor assembly.

  12. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the motor assembly away from the head, and set aside

  13. Porter-Cable PC60TAG Pinion Gear Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Using a pair of needle nose pliers, remove the pinion gear from the head.

Conclusion

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

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