MAC XR8K Rebuild

[Gabastone]

I picked up a new MAC 3/8" ratchet about a week ago. To me, it feels a pretty dry and needs a little Super Lube in there.

My question: how do I get this thing apart?? When I take the three screws out, only the lever comes off. It looks like I could pound out the center part, but I am concerned about breaking something. The front cover seems very well secured without the screws.

This has me stumped.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

After the screws are out, grab the square drive with pliers and pull straight up; that will pull the gear out and the cover plate at the same time.

 

[Gabastone]

After the screws are out, grab the square drive with pliers and pull straight up; that will pull the gear out and the cover plate at the same time.

Thanks! I wanted to check before i tore into something.

 

[wrenchr]

The XR8 is about the easiest ratchet to service, you might need to grab a small drift punch and knock the cover off thru the screw hole. For some reason the new mac ratchets have very tight fitting covers.

 

[davesnothere]

Or you can always just smack the business end against a good hard surface, with the screws removed of course, and the guts should pop right out.

 

[wafrederick]

I loosen up the cover screws up and smack the drive side on a hard surface.Comes loose right away.Uses 30 weight oil,5w 30 motor oil works very well.Only pita part is that little ball and spring,holding it in place.