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8. Remove the four screws from the bridge, disconnect the light, and lay the
bridge gently to the side.
Do not touch the encoder that encircles the ywheel.
9. While holding the bob shaft with the bob shaft wrench, loosen the set
screw (one turn counterclockwise) on the bottom of the dial. Remove the
bob shaft by pulling it straight down.
10. Remove the two screws on the bearing mount and pull it straight up to
remove it.
Be careful not to damage the pins.
11. The upper bearing is located inside the bearing mount. Use retaining ring
pliers to remove the retainer ring. Push the bearing upwards to remove it
from the bearing mount.
12. Use surgical gloves to insert a new upper bearing into the bearing mount.
Gently push downward to seat the bearing. Replace the retainer ring with
the retaining ring pliers.
Do not touch the bearing with bare hands. Dirt, oils, and other
contaminants can damage the bearing.
13. Slide the bearing mount back onto the two pins and tighten the two
screws.
14. Remove the Splash Guard by sliding it straight down the shaft.
15. Loosen the set screw on the bearing shield (one turn counterclockwise).
Slide the bearing and bearing shield o󰀨 the bob shaft.
16. Use surgical gloves to slide a new lower bearing onto the bob shaft.
Set Screw
Retainer Clip
Set Screw
Upper Bearing
Bearing Mount