I would like to temporarily remove a round plate that holds the top bearing right above the spindle.

Does anyone know how it is mounted and if there is any trick to its removal. I tried to remove it gently and it did not work. It seems to be mounted by three 1/4"-20 socket head cap screws and I believ e may also be used to install a power drawbar.

The reason for this is that I want to install an encoder on the spindle. So, if anyone knows of a good way to do so, PLEASE let me know. Thanks

Thanks, guys!

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