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  1. 06-27-2012, 12:13 PM #1
    ssutton
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    Bosch EVS 1617 bearing failure

    Cutting aluminum plate this morning and found play in the router shaft. I am at +500 hours of operation on this router so I cannot complain. Anybody know about where to get a set of bearings and how difficult it is to replace them?

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    Scott
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  2. 06-27-2012, 02:44 PM #2
    michaelthomas
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    They are pretty easy to replace. I messed up my bottom one plowing into a fixture at about 800ipm.

    I can't remember where I got one, but I remember that I just googled bosch 1617 parts and found something right away.
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  3. 06-27-2012, 03:11 PM #3
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    Try here:
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  4. 06-27-2012, 10:58 PM #4
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    Thanks,
    Ordered the parts and they should be here Friday.

    Scott
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  5. 06-27-2012, 11:12 PM #5
    Dylwad
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    Easy fix, helps to heat up the router body to get the bottom bearing in and out. Went through 4 bottom bearings and the top bearing is still good.

    Good idea to clean the commutator while its apart too, I used 400 grit sandpaper.

    Got the bearings on ebay for under $4 each.
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