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Dremel 4000 Shaft Lock Pin Replacement

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  1. Dremel 4000 Shaft Lock Pin Replacement, Back Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dremel 4000 Shaft Lock Pin Replacement, Back Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Start by removing the housing cap by unscrewing it.

    • Next, unscrew the now exposed collet nut while holding down the shaft lock button.

    • To remove the collet nut, you may need to use the small open-end wrench provided with the Dremel.

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    • Using your hands, carefully remove hanger from casing.

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    • Remove the brush caps (one on each side) by using a flathead screwdriver bit.

    • The brush caps are spring loaded.

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    • Using the Torx 15 screwdriver tip, remove the 5 screws (12.5 mm) that hold the casing together.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently wedge apart the hard plastic threads.

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    • Use your hands to carefully remove the back casing so that none of the components fall out.

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    • If the shaft lock pin is not engaging the rotary gear, or if the spring is missing or damaged, it will need to be replaced.

    • Remove the damaged shaft lock pin and spring by hand.

    • Place new shaft lock pin so that the spring functions and the lock engages the rotary gear.

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

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John Cobb

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These instructions are idiotic! I want to replace the shaft lock pin because it is not WORKING. Step 1 instructs me to use the shaft lock pin to remove the exposed collet nut. The reason I am changing the shaft lock pin is because it won’t hold the shaft for loosening the collet nut. DUH!

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three years later and I came to the same conclusion: DUH

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