- Remove the snap ring (70) from the shaft of the worm using a flat head. This is located on the under side of the housing. Be careful as snap rings tend to fly off and get lost.
- Un-thread the worm (44) until it is removed from the housing. Be careful as it threads through the locking pivot (45), which is only attached to the housing with a spring.
- At this point you should have the worm with adjustment knob (48, 44) free from the router body. to remove the adjustment knob, use a press to separate 48 from 44. If you do no have a press, simply use a screw driver and hammer to gently knock out the worm shaft while supporting the adjustment knob.
- Re install worm shaft to housing by threading it back into the body. Once in the proper position, reattach the snap ring. Check and make sure everything is working correctly again. You can use the removed adjustment knob to spin the shaft if needed.
- Remove handles from router.
- Buy a new motor coupler for the Z axis motor. I used this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9WVP31/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) make sure you get the L30xD25mm version)
- follow maslows instructions for installing the Z axis!
- profit
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