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C5 Help => C5 Faults & Solutions => Topic started by: Karl on 01, July, 2010 - 18:06:22

Title: Gearbox removal
Post by: Karl on 01, July, 2010 - 18:06:22

Looking at my c5alive email queries, gearbox removal is always a favourite question.So a link to this topic will be used  to make my reply faster (and easier  :))

Having first removed the combined motor & gearbox assembly from the c5, I gently lift the "fingers" using a screwdriver and insert cable ties  on their side to keep the fingers raised;

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/c5help001.jpg)

I then grab my pliers/grips and pull the gearbox away from the motor. You must be careful here and pull in a straight line - otherwise you risk damaging the gearbox housing;

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/c5help002.jpg)

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/c5help003.jpg)

The gearbox cogs just lift off the end of the armature.

To further dismantle the assembly, remove the two bolts that secure the fingers to the motor housing ( please note - they are still in place in the photo !) ,and then slide a mallet/hammer along the motor body to ease the fingers off;

(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/1stbooboo/c5help005.jpg)

Dismantling the Motor assembly is covered in another topic;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=368.0


I'm not saying this is the only, or even the best, method to do this - but it works for me. Hope the info helps  ;)

Title: Re: Gearbox removal
Post by: PLOD11 on 12, July, 2010 - 03:13:33

I use small nails ...
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy186/PLOD11/DSCF9493.jpg)

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy186/PLOD11/DSCF9494.jpg)

Then Pull off with pliers

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy186/PLOD11/DSCF9497.jpg)

Just another way of doing it .......    ;)

Title: Re: Gearbox removal
Post by: Karl on 12, July, 2010 - 09:33:28

I've also heard of someone using a large jubilee clip and winding it out (as opposed to tightening it) not tried that myself yet. :-\

Although all these methods work, it would still be cool to get hold of the genuine Sinclair tool made for the job - just like the one Adam has  8)

Title: Re: Gearbox removal
Post by: PLOD11 on 12, July, 2010 - 13:14:45

Blimey...

I didn't know they did one, bit of a collectors item i would think.

There is always ways around these things but sometimes it is nice to have the right tools for the job. I have a Raleigh Chopper MK2 and to remove the stand from that is just as bad, but with the right tool it takes seconds, rather that hours and a few scraped knuckles.

John