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Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement

What you need

  1. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement, Saw Bar Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the single 8 mm screw securing the shoe.

  2. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the rubber sleeve.

    • You may have to use some force as it has a tight fit.

  3. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the six screws on the underside of the device.

  4. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the four screws on the top of the gear case.

    • There are two screws on each side of the device.

  5. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the backside panel.

  6. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four T5 Torx screws that hold the assembly bar in place.

  7. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the assembly bar up and out of the chassis.

  8. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement, Assembly Bar Bearing: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Begin with the top of the device facing up.

  9. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Insert needle nose pliers to remove the retaining pin at the top of the bearing.

  10. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Once the retaining pin has been removed, pull off the damaged bearing and insert a new one.

  11. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement, Motor Housing: step 11, image 1 of 2 Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement, Motor Housing: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • After following prerequisite guides to get to the presented step, remove motor assembly from back housing.

    • Motor Assembly will be greasy

    • Motor Assembly

    • Motor Assembly Housing

  12. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Using pliers to grab onto the elongated aluminium exterior of the housing, begin to slowly wiggle the motor assembly housing until it comes loose.

  13. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Detach red wires from base of the back of the housing .

  14. Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Housing Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • After the wires have been detached it should be relatively easy to remove and replace the Motor Assembly Housing

    • Motor Assembly Housing

Conclusion

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

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