1.24 Friction Torque Transmission ASSY, its Related Gears, and Slip Gear 40
(1) At the right side of the main frame, remove the ribbon drive gear (Gear 24) by pulling its
two pawls outwards.
(2) Remove the screw and take off the friction holder.
(3) Remove the gear 18 by pulling its pawl outwards and then take off the gear 20/24 and
the friction torque transmission ASSY (Gear 46).
(4) At the inside of the right rear side of the main frame, remove the retaining ring E3 and
then take out the slip gear 40, friction pad, and back tension spring.
Ribbon drive gear (Gear 24)
(Rear)
Retaining ring E3
Slip gear 40
IV – 39
Gear 20/40
Gear 18
Friction torque transmission
ASSY (Gear 46)
Friction holder
Right side of the main frame
Right side of the
main frame
Back tension spring
Friction pad