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This guide is to help users replace the gear assembly for the Ridgid GEN5X R8642 saw. For this guide you will need: a spudger, a T20 Torx Screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver size J1, replacement gear assembly for Ridgid GEN5X R8642, and a good attitude.
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Remove the plastic tab holding the handle cover in place by prying upward with the spudger until the tab pops off.
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Remove the handle cover by pulling it towards the front of the saw.
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Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine M4 X 16mm screws from the plastic housing.
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Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the two M4 x 25mm screws on both sides of the metal housing.
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Remove one half of the plastic housing using a spudger so that the internal system is exposed.
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Remove the one 16mm T20 screw that holds the grip support onto the saw.
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Remove the five T20 Torx screws from the gear assembly cover and pull the cover off.
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Carefully remove the motor making sure not to harm any of the wires that are attached. Place motor gently out of the way.
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Remove the orbital switch by pulling straight up on it.
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Remove the gear assembly by pulling it straight up.
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Pull the pin holding the metal guide housing in place.
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Slide the metal guide housing back off the gear assembly.
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Remove the guide bushing by pulling up on it.
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Then slide the pin out that holds the gear assembly and blade clamp assembly.
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Slide the blade clamp assembly off the gear assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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When reassembling with new gear, does gear needs to be greased?