DE-STA-CO 80RGD/RGS - Manual (Page 4)

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove all accessory equipment such as
clutches, reducers, sprockets, etc.
2. Drain oil and flush with flushing solvent. Retain
any chips or broken pieces that you may find.
These may aid in diagnosis.
3. Remove round access cover. This may be done
by drilling a hole in the cover, threading in a
sheet metal screw, and pulling with pliers.
4. REMOVAL OF OUTPUT SHAFT.
A. Rotate the input shaft until the output is in
dwell.
B. Remove all upper and lower output bearing
cartridge capscrews.
looseness. It should not exceed .001 inch.Do
not confuse radial loosness with axial endplay.
Endplay will be from .03 to .06 as a normal
condition. If it exceeds .06 it may require
follower replacement.
NOTE: Generally, followers are replaced as added
insurance against eventual failure.
6. REPLACEMENT OF CAM FOLLOWERS.
C. Remove the upper and lower output
cartridge capscrews.
NOTE: Keep the shims with the cartridge. You will
be asked to reinstall or replace with same shim
thickness during assembly.
D. Pull the output bearing thru the cartridge
opening. It may be necessary to tap on the
lower end of the output shaft with a soft
faced hammer to drive the output shaft and
bearing cup out.
5. INSPECTION OF CAM FOLLOWERS.
Inspect followers for damage or radial
Follower replacement in the field is not
recommended by CAMCO. All follower removal
and replacement must be done at CAMCO. Simply
follow “RETURN FOR REPAIR” instructions in the
“General Service Manual”. CAMCO will provide
quick turnaround on standard follower replacement
or standard follower wheel/shaft assembly
replacement.
This is due to the size of the followers and the tools
required to properly remove and install without
damage to the follower stud or follower wheel.
7. REMOVAL OF BEARINGS.
A. Remove the output bearing cones from the
output shaft using a small diameter
aluminum bar and hammer. Place the bar
against the protruding edge of the cone and
tap with hammer, working around the
perimeter to prevent binding. Continue this
until the cone is free of shaft.
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