¶ How to Remove the Extruder Motor
¶ Tools Needed: H1.5, H2, and H2.5 Wrenchs (Allen Keys)
- First, remove the extruder shell.
- Use a H2.5 hex wrench to remove the extrusion clip spring screw and the 2 screws under the clip.
- Separate the extrusion clamp and the pneumatic joint. (Give it a clean if it’s dirty!)
- Unplug the motor cable on the left side of the circuit board.
- Use the H2 wrench to loosen the front bottom cover screws and remove the bottom cover.
- Use the H2 wrench to loosen the 2 screws of the front model cooling fan. Unplug the left and right cooling fan cables and remove the cooling fan.
- Use an H1.5 wrench to unscrew the screw on the air guide, and unplug the motor cable of the throat cooling fan.
- Use the H2 wrench to loosen the 3 screws on the cooling fan on the right side of the extruder, and take out the throat cooling fan.
- With the fan removed, Use the H to loosen the 2 screws under the pneumatic joint.
- Remove the central motor, pneumatic joint, and extrusion clamp.
- Use the H2 to loosen the screw behind the extrusion clamp.
- At this stage, you should be able to separate the motor from the other side and expose the internal gear.
