Ridgid R2601 Bearing Replacement

Written By: Gary Garner
  • Comments: 5
Ridgid R2601 Bearing Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, we will replace the bearing in the Rigid R2601 orbital sander. This part is often subject to damage because it is a moving part. Before starting this guide, please unplug and turn off the sander.

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    • Turn the sander upside down so that the base faces you.

    • Remove the four 6.4 mm screws from the bottom of the base using a Torx T-25 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the base.

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    • Remove the 10 mm screw from the center of the bearing using a Torx T-20 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the bearing.

Conclusion

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

Author

Gary Garner

Member since: 03/10/19

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5 comments

What is the bearing size?

Dagan Larson -

The actual bearing appears to be an R002RS.

ID 15mm
OD 32mm
Width: 9mm

I used a large socket to push the bearing out of the squarish bracket. The bearing needs to be pushed out from top to bottom (as it would be oriented when the sander is sitting upright on a surface).

I placed the socket inside the opening in the top, and put screws into the bottom (I happened to have some longer screws with the same thread pitch) to provide clearance for the bearing to come out. Then I pressed it with a vise. Tapping the socket with a hammer would also work.

Joe Porkka -

Shouldn't the title be "How to remove a bearing housing"? You don't give any instructions on how to actually remove the bearing from the housing, nor how to insert a new bearing into the housing and reassembly.

I'm sorry, but it feels like you got part way into the instructions, got bored and said, "eh, it's good enough."

Joseph Brzezicki -

How do you know if the bearings bad? Mine spins ok seems even, no sounds coming from it, the pad spins really slow if I put any pressure, even just with the weight of the sander

Nick Wilkens -

I definitely agree with the other comments, this repair guide is no help at all. I need to know how I should properly prevent the shaft from spinning to remove the screw that holds the bearing in place. I could just jam something into the fins that pull dust away but I figured a repair guide would tell how to do it without damaging the sander.

Trevor Callan -