Published On Dec 31, 2022
Here is a simple technique for removing a pressed-on feed gear from a Creality 42-40 stepper motor. This is accomplished by using a vice grip to squeeze the soft brass gear and loosen its grip on the motor shaft.
Then by placing the a corner of the vice grip's upper jaw on the motor shaft end and the lower jaw under the gear, the gear will pop right off with a gentle squeeze. This puts no stress on the motor itself.
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