Fixing a Leaky RF-45 Mill Head - Grizzly G0519

[henryarnold]

Removing the motor before removing the head will make it that much lighter. Open the junction box and make a note of the wiring before disconnecting the wires. On my mill, there are four bolts holding the motor in place. After I removed them the motor pulls straight up. Be sure to save the key which will either be on the motor shaft or inside the hole the motor shaft fits into.

   

Here's my motor on the bench. I ziplock bagged parts, bolts and screws from each step so it would be easy to find things when I start putting it back together.

   

Top of the mill after the motor has been removed. The two bolts are for my lifting cable to remove the head.