Ryobi RJ1861V Motor Replacement

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the single 8 mm screw securing the shoe.

Remove the rubber sleeve.

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the six screws on the underside of the device.

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the four screws on the top of the gear case.

Remove the backside panel.

Unscrew the four T5 Torx screws that hold the assembly bar in place.

Lift the assembly bar up and out of the chassis.

Begin with the top of the device facing up.

Insert needle nose pliers to remove the retaining pin at the top of the bearing.

Once the retaining pin has been removed, pull off the damaged bearing and insert a new one.

The motor is divided into two sections, one attached to the gear case and one attached to the handle.

This arrow indicates the section attached to the gear case.

This arrow indicates the section attached to the handle.

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the four screws attaching the motor to the gear case.

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the two screws inside the motor housing of the handle.

Remove the four screws on the back of the housing with a Torx T5 screwdriver.

Flip the housing over and pull the motor up and out of the housing.