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DeWALT DW106 Amp Drill Maintenance

Introduction

Use this guide to disassemble your drill for cleaning, troubleshooting, or other maintenance.

What you need

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    • Remove the seven T20 screws.

    • Use the T-handle configuration of the screwdriver for the necessary force to loosen the screws.

    • This drill required some cleaning to access the heads of the screws.

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    • Wiggle the power supply cord to loosen the clamshell set and rotate the case open.

    • Remove the bubble level.

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    • Disengage and remove the spindle and gear assembly.

    • Lift out the field assembly and armature.

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    • Slide the armature out of the field assembly.

    • Rotate the field assembly to lay on the top. This allows for easier access to the frayed wire.

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    • Cut a piece of electrical tape about one inch long.

    • Wrap it tightly around the frayed section of the wiring.

    • It is easier to start with one of the corners and wrap the tape at an angle.

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    • Lay the field assembly back down and align the armature.

    • Reinsert the armature and rotate to point it "drill downward."

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    • Compress the brushes in the brush ring so the ball bearing at the end of the armature assembly can get through.

    • Use a spudger or similar thin tool.

    • Side view. This is not far enough.

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    • Reaching from the sides, use the spudger to insert the armature even farther.

    • Side view. This is far enough.

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    • Lay the field/armature assembly down.

    • Place the ball bearing ring on the opposite end of the armature.

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    • Place the motor back into the bottom half of the clamshell case.

    • Make sure the three ball bearings are aligned with their receptors. Slightly adjusting the armature inside the field may be necessary.

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    • Replace the spindle and gear assembly.

    • Lift and adjust until the two helical gears are meshed properly.

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    • Place the switch into the slot.

    • Tuck the wiring both inside the edge of the case and out of the way of the support pegs.

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    • Thread the power cord through the support pegs.

    • Insert the top end of the cord protector into the slot.

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    • Replace the level.

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    • Using the notch, align the two halves of the clamshell case and close it.

    • Pay special attention to ensure the wiring all stays clear of the support pegs and the ball bearing wheels and level all stay in their slots.

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    • Rescrew all seven screws using the T20 driver.

    • To ensure a tight fit, use the T-handle configuration on the screwdriver.

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    • Finished.

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Conclusion

Plug it in and see if it works more reliably.

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Will try tomorrow, thanks in advance!

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