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Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement

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  1. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before you begin the repair, remove the battery from the device.

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  2. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Loosen the outer housing: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T10 driver to remove the ten screws securing the outer housing.

    • Some of these screws are deeply recessed. You can use a flathead screwdriver to loosen these screws.

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  3. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the right housing: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the right housing: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lay the device on its left side (with the belt hook).

    • Lift and remove the right housing from the device.

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  4. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Loosen the internal parts: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Loosen the internal parts: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the lock button from its recess.

    • During reassembly, make sure that the button is properly seated and engages the trigger.

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  5. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the battery connector out of its recess.

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  6. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the switch board from its housing recess.

    • Remove the two spring clips from the housing.

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  7. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • During reassembly, use these photos to help you align all the loose parts back into the housing.

    • Be sure to route the wires through the yellow groove.

    • Be sure to reattach the spring clips.

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  8. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the left housing: step 8, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the left housing: step 8, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Remove the left housing: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully flip the device over.

    • Remove the left housing from the device.

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  9. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • The spring under the release button has a tendency to fly out. Be careful not to lose the spring.

    • Carefully remove the release button from the device.

    • Remove the button spring from the device.

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  10. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Solenoid Removal: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Solenoid Removal: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the dowel pin securing the PTO assembly out of the device.

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  11. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Loosen the solenoid assembly: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Loosen the solenoid assembly: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Use a T10 driver to remove the two screws securing the solenoid.

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  12. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the solenoid away from the device.

    • The solenoid is still connected to the device by two wires. Be careful not to strain the wires.

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  13. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the solenoid off the PTO assembly's rails.

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  14. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 14, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Reassembly tip: When you slide the solenoid back onto the PTO assembly, make sure to align the plastic pin to the notch.

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  15. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Transfer the minor components: step 15, image 1 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Transfer the minor components: step 15, image 2 of 3 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement, Transfer the minor components: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the rubber stopper securing the plunger pin.

    • Retain the rubber stopper and washer for your replacement assembly.

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  16. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the plunger pin from the PTO assembly.

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  17. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the plunger and spring from the PTO assembly.

    • Install the plunger, spring, and pin onto your replacement assembly.

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  18. Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • Only the PTO assembly remains.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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