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Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly Replacement

What you need

  1. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly 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.

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    • Remove the rubber sleeve.

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

  3. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly 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 Saw Gear Assembly 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 Saw Gear Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the backside panel.

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

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

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

  9. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly 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 Saw Gear Assembly 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 Saw Gear Assembly Replacement, Saw Gear Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • After you remove the bearing, stand the device with the gear assembly facing up.

  12. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • The gear assembly will be covered in industrial lubricant, so wipe away an excess with a rag to reveal three screws.

  13. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Remove three screws with a Torx bit and screw driver.

  14. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the device 180 degrees and apply pressure to the gear assembly through the small hole, extra force may be needed in this step to break it loose.

  15. Ryobi RJ1861V Saw Gear Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Once the gear assembly has broken free rotate the device again and lift it out of the gear housing.

Conclusion

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

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