Supports the rotating shaft in your trash compactor, reducing friction for smooth operation. Replace if you hear grinding noise or the ram sticks.
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Ram stuck in down position due to bearing going out Cody G. • Conway , AR • July 16, 2020
I bought new thrust races, a drive gear kit, bearings and a sprocket. When the bearing went out, the thrust races, washers, one bottom plate, and a sprocket was eaten up by the the chain due to the slack being created. I followed the video for the Drive Gear Kit repair and everything went together well. I did have to remove the tracks from inside the compactor in order to remove the cardboard liner that "hides" the drive rods. Additionally, be careful to not over-tension the chain when...
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