Matco Tools EIGHTY8 CFR158G Quick Start Manual

RATCHET REPAIR KITS
EIGHTY8 TOOTH RATCHET HEAD REPAIR KIT
REVERSING LEVER
PUSHER
SPRING REVERSING O-RING
PAWL
(shown with shelf side down)
GEAR
GEAR O-RING
COVER PLATE
RETAINING RING
CAUTION!
Disassembly:
1. Secure the handle in a vise
with the square drive facing
upwards. Wipe down the
retaining plate and retaining
ring with a dry cloth.
2. Remove the retaining ring
from the handle using snap
ring pliers.
3. Remove the gear and
retaining plate from the
handle by pulling on the
square end of the gear.
4. Take out the pawl,
pusher, and spring.
5. Remove the reversing lever
from the top of the handle by
tilting it out.
6. Remove any debris and clean
the inside of the handle by
spraying a thin film
penetrating lubricant, such as
WD-40™, into it.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHILE REPAIRING RATCHET!
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Assembly:
1. Use all the new components
in the kit.
2. Place the o-ring for the
O-RING groove reversing lever onto the
groove below the lever
on the reversing lever.
3. Place the gear o-ring into
the groove at the base of
the square gear.
4. Install the reversing
lever by tilting it
forward as it is inserted
into the opening of the
handle.
5. Place the spring into the
pusher and insert the
spring-first assembly into
the reversing lever.
HEAD close up
6. Place the pawl over the
pusher and press it
towards the reversing
lever. The shelf on the
pawl should face outward.
PAWL shelf
7. Press the pawl against
the reversing lever with
your thumb and insert
the gear into the
handle.
8. Add 5 to 10 drops of
Marvel Mystery Oil
onto the gear and
pawl as indicated.
9. Ensure that all
components are securely
in place and install the
cover plate.
10. Insert the retaining ring
using snap ring pliers,
with the gap facing away
from the handle and the
sharp edge facing
outward.
11. Verify the functionality by
turning the gear and
reversing lever in both
directions. The ratcheting
action should be smooth
and consistent in both
directions, without any
binding.
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