RIDGID R32104 Motor Rotor Replacement

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Introduction

A faulty motor rotor can cause sparking and other serious issues with the saw. This is a guide to replace the motor rotor. Although it is an intensive project, it is doable and all you need are a Torque 20 Screwdriver, Torque 50 Screwdriver, and a Flathead Screwdriver.

What you need

Step 1 Motor Brush

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Turn off your saw and unplug before starting.
Place down the Worm Drive Saw on a sturdy surface.
The motor brush cap is located on the side of the main housing assembly, it can be identified as a large black plastic cap with a slit running down its surface.

Step 2

Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the motor brush cap from the main housing assembly.

Step 3

With the cap removed, the motor brush should now be accessible.
Carefully remove the motor brush by sliding it out of the main housing assembly.

Step 4 Upper Blade Guard Assembly

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Maneuver the RIDGID saw, in order to easily remove the upper blade guard assembly.
Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the four 4/10 cm screws that attach to the gear box.

Step 5

Using the T50 Torx Screwdriver, remove the one 5/10 screw that attach to the gear box.

Step 6

Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the two 4/10 cm screws that attach to the handle of the device.

Step 7

Maneuver the saw to get to the base plate.
Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the two 4/10 cm screws that attach the upper blade guard’s base plate to the main housing assembly.

Step 8 Main Housing Assembly

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Using the T20 Torx Screwdriver, remove the four 10 cm screws that attaches the main housing assembly to the gear box.

Step 9 Gear Box

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Wiggle out the gear box to easily gain access to the motor rotor.
Once taken out, the motor rotor is easily accessible.

Step 10 Motor Rotor

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The motor rotor is lodged in between the armature and can be identified as a rod containing a fan blade.
Carefully remove the motor rotor from the device.