How Do You Disassemble A Speed-Reducing Gearbox?
You’ll see a step by step walkthrough of how to effectively disassemble a simple gearbox, along with some points to pay special attention to. Assuming the gearbox is already detached from its point of operation, the first step is to locate the drain plug and remove it to empty the body of all oil. *Alway dispose of used oil properly. Now locate the output-shaft side of the box. Unscrew the bolts securing the plate to the body. Lightly tap around the entire plate to loosen. Remove by hand. *Take extreme caution – there is a gasket between the plate and the body that is easy to tear. Next, locate the motor-input side of the box. Unscrew the bolts securing the plate to the body. Lightly tap around the entire plate to loosen. Remove by hand. *Take extreme caution – there is a gasket between the plate and the body that is easy to tear. Now locate the opposite end cap and loosen the bolts. Lightly tap around the entire plate to loosen. Remove by hand. *Take extreme caution – there is a gaske
