Milwaukee 6130-33 Gear Replacement

ID: 178553

Description: If your Milwaukee (6130-33) makes screeching or...

Steps:

1. Position the cut-off wheel so that is facing upward.
2. Remove the top flange nut by turning it counterclockwise.
3. If a disc replacement is necessary, you will find the disc located beneath the top flange nut.
4. Pull the flange upward from the spindle to remove it.

5. Press down on the detent tab to release the guard lock.
6. Remove guard from detent tab.
7. Gently wiggle when remove from left to right before pulling up.

8. Remove the 3 mm Phillips #1 screw that secures the detent tab.

9. Push down on top of detent tab, then remove detent tab by pulling upwards.

10. Remove the spring between the two top corner screws.

11. Remove the four 6 mm flathead #6 screws from the gear cover.

12. Remove the casing using a scraper tool, pull up on each side to remove.
13. Applying excessive force can lead to accidents due to the sharp edges of the casing and tool

14. Remove the gear from the casing.
15. When removing the gear, the interior can be accessed for cleaning or inspection.