Tim Lamb wrote:

I don't know how these parts are assembled but the hammer collar may
just be heat shrunk to the shaft. Minor tolerance variations/abuse
perhaps have allowed it to slide out of position?

The OPs drill sounded like an SDS - hence no cam collar etc.

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Cheers,

John.

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