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Vitamix 5200 Drive Socket Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a worn or damaged Vitamix 5200 Drive Socket.

The drive socket is one of the most vital parts of the Vitamix blender. If it experiences too much damage the teeth will be unable to catch the blender blade which will result in an unusable blender.

Before using this guide be sure to confirm that the drive socket is indeed the source of the issue by checking the blender jar blade as well as the motor. Once it is clear that it's the drive socket that needs replacement, order your replacement part and follow these simple steps to restore your Vitamix blender.

Steps 4 and 7 will require the use of a 5/64ths Allen wrench. Generally, one will come packaged with your replacement drive socket.

Before beginning be sure to disconnect the blender from any external power source.

What you need

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    • Unplug the motor from its external power source.

    • Remove the blender jar from the motor base.

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    • Lift up and remove the rubber jar pad surrounding the drive socket.

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    • Align the Vitamix logo and arrow to the small hole at the base of the drive socket.

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    • Using a 5/64th Allen wrench, place it at a 45-degree angle into the small hole and twist leftward to loosen the drive socket.

    • Only loosen to the point of freeing the socket. Loosen too much and you risk dropping the screw into the motor.

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    • Remove the old drive socket.

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    • Place the new drive socket on the square nut.

    • Realign the logo and arrow with the small hole at the sockets base.

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    • Twist the Allen wrench rightward to tighten the new drive socket into place.

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Conclusion

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

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Excelente explicativo. Normalmente a estos equipos hay que observar que las dos llaves estén en buenas condiciones, sobre todo el pulsador, la mayoría de las veces es el problema principal que el equipo funcione mal. Saludos EXITOS

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