Ridgid Brushless Drill Driver R860054 Speed Switch Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the speed switch in your Ridgid 860054 Drill.

The speed switch is also known as the gear selection switch.

The speed switch lets you shift the drill’s speed between the two available speed settings. If the speed switch is damaged or is not functional, you will be unable to change between the two speed settings.

Though unlikely, another issue could be stopping the speed switch from working. Make sure to visit the troubleshooting page before proceeding with the replacement.

Remove the battery from the drill before beginning the repair.

What you need

Step 1 Ridgid R860054 Disassembly

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Using a T10 Torx security bit, remove the ten screws from the housing assembly.
All of the casing screws are the same length and require the same bit.

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Step 2

Separate one half of the drill casing from the other by gently pulling both halves apart.
Once one half of the casing is removed, be careful! If the components are directed towards the ground, they could fall out.

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Step 3

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Remove the plastic speed switch and forward/reverse switch by softly lifting them from the casing.
Remove the internal components of the drill by lightly pulling on the drill chuck.
All of the other electronic components are attached to the chuck, and will come out with it.

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Step 4

The main section of the drill should have the trigger, light indicator, and battery prongs all connected via wire. There should be two plastic switches separated from the rest of the body.

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