Ramsey Winch 300/H-300 RAM-LOK - Manual (Page 10)

5. Remove bearing cap (item #3) from gear housing by unscrewing
four capscrews (item #19). Remove worm (item #14) and bear-
ings (item #15) from gear housing. Use soft hammer to gently tap
input end of worm and drive worm and bearing from gear housing.
Once worm has been removed from housing, bearing can be
pressed from end of worm.
Check for signs of wear or damage to worm (item #14) and bear-
ing (item #15). Replace if necessary.
For models with optional worm brake refer to Page 7, SERVICING
OF THE OIL COOLED SAFETY BRAKE, for disassembly instruc-
tions.
6. Remove gear housing cover (item #6) from gear housing (item #11) by
unscrewing capscrews (item #18). Thread two of the capscrews into the two
tapped holes of cover and tighten. This will pull the cover loose from gear hous-
ing.
Remove cover gasket (item #27) and pull shaft (item #13), with gear attached,
and thrust washer (item #42) from gear housing.
7. Check for signs of wear on gear teeth. If replacement of gear is necessary,
replace as follows:
a. Press gear (item #8) from shaft (item #13).
b. Examine shaft keys and keyways. If distortion of keys and/or keyways is
evident, shaft and keys should be replaced.
c. Use a soft hammer to gently tap keys (item #29) into keyways. Press
gear (item #29) into keyways. Press gear (item #8) over shaft and
keys. Gear must be centered over keys.
8. Remove seal (item #38) from back of (item #11) gear housing. Press bushing
(item #17) from gear housing. Press new bushing and seal back into place.
9. Check drum bushings (item #16) for signs of wear. Replace if
necessary by pressing old bushings from drum. Press new
ones into place.
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