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Dewalt Nailers PTO Assembly Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the PTO assembly for the Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 and DCN680D1. The replacement part does not come with some minor components, so you must transfer them from the original part.

What you need

  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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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