Once you have removed piece 17 it will reveal torx bolts you can remove:
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Not sure you have to go that far do you?
If it's the drive shafts you're replacing I 'think' you can remove the motor after piece 17 is off, then slip the shafts out.
If it's the drive shafts you're replacing I 'think' you can remove the motor after piece 17 is off, then slip the shafts out.
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OP I have a couple of driveshafts and a motor if yours have failed
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I'm happy to step aside Stuart as he does want a pair of drive shaftsbigwinn wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 1:54 pm OP I have a couple of driveshafts and a motor if yours have failed

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Rob so sorry just saw you put yours in first! I defer to you buddy!!
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You helped them first!bigwinn wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 2:17 pmRob so sorry just saw you put yours in first! I defer to you buddy!!
Honestly I'm happy for you to go ahead, I just want the OP to get their roof shut before the rain on Wednesday
