Thanks guys. I got the screw out, that was the "easy" part. I inserted the
hex key, like the directions said and hit is sharply in a counterclockwise
direction. This is where I am not quite sure what they mean. They said use
a mallet. The only mallet I have is a rubber mallet? Is this the same
thing, or do they mean something different? Could I use a regular hammer to
strike the hex key? Thanks again.


"DanG" wrote in message
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Double check your directions. I think they may have said to first open
the chuck as large as possible and use a torx/Phillips/Allen of such-and-
such size to remove the left hand threaded screw holding the chuck to the
spindle. Use a flashlight or somesuch to look in the hole. Once that
screw is removed (you need to turn it clockwise), the rest of the
directions should work just fine. Make sure you extend the long arm of the
largest Allen wrench you own. It will take a VERY substantial, quick blow
to release the threads. It may well take several VERY SHARP blows to get
it to spin off. As you look at the drill bit end of the chuck, make sure
you are hitting it in the counterclockwise direction.


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"Eric and Megan Swope" wrote in message
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Hi everyone. I am trying to remove the keyless chuck from my 19.2 volt
craftsman cordless drill. I have followed the directions in the manual,
which said to insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key (I used 3/8") and tap
sharply in a counterclockwise direction with a mallet. It then said that
it should be removable by hand. After doing this for 45 minutes, it
still won't come off. I even used some Kroil where the chuck and spindle
meet, no luck. Are there any tricks that I haven't used yet to try and
get the chuck off? Thanks.
Eric