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Removing the Shaft Cap

Before you can remove the shaft cap, you must remove the transducer cable from the shaft cap (Removing the Transducer Cable) and disconnect the cables in the shaft cap (Disconnecting the Cables in the Shaft Cap).

  1. Count and write down the number of coils in the coil cable that wraps around the shaft.

    When re-assembling the shaft and shaft cap, it is beneficial to use the same number of coils around the shaft.

  2. Using a 4 mm hex bit or wrench, remove the 1/4-20 bolt Callout number 1 and nut Callout number 2 that secure the shaft cap to the shaft.

    Shaft cap removal with callouts

    You should keep this bolt and nut in a safe place, because you must use them when reinstalling the shaft cap.

  3. Lift up on the shaft cap to disconnect it from the shaft.
  4. Pull the cables Callout number 3 from the shaft completely through the shaft cap, taking care to avoid damaging the data cable connector when you pull it through.
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March 2025
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