This tutorial shows how to remove the Top Gearbox from your XE-1
1. Work Instruction - Remove Top Gearbox
TOOLS REQUIRED
ID | Description | Task |
M5 Hex Key | Loosen M5 Cap Screws | |
10 mm Open End or Combination Wrench | Loosen M6 Nylock Nuts |
1.1 Remove all three M6 Nylock Nuts and retrieve the flat M6 Washers. [Tools: 10 mm wrench, M5 Hex Drive]
1.2 Remove all three M6 X 30 mm Cap Screws, M6 Flat Washers and three Gearbox Mount Spacers (anodized black color)
INFORMATION:Take note of the assembly sequence of the 3 cap screws holding the Top Gearbox: Screw, Washer, Bracket, Spacer, Gearbox, Washer, Nylock Nut. |
1.3 Remove the Top Gearbox by holding down the Vertical Drive Shaft lifting the Top Gearbox while gently pushing to the right to clear the Bottom LH Motor Mount Bracket.