Part Location Diagram of 286181-00 DeWALT Retainer ( Includes Self Tappi
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Retainer ( Includes Self Tappi 286181-00

Manufactured by:
DeWALT
ERP Number:
ERP10168760
Part Number:
286181-00
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Product Description

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This item is an authentic, OEM sourced replacement part that is intended to be used with random orbital sanders from DeWalt, Black & Decker, and Porter Cable. The retainer is used to support the bearing between the fan and the sanding pad. This item is available as an individual replacement part.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • DeWALT
  • Black and Decker
  • DeVilbiss
  • Craftsman
  • Porter Cable
This part works with the following products:
  • Sander Polisher
  • Orbital or Palm Sander
Part# 286181-00 replaces these:
286181-00, P286181-00,

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Bearing loose

walter from roanoke, Illinois

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Take of sanding pad,top cover, remove brushes, split case in half, remove armature,remove bearings, and reverse process
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Self tapping screw came loose and stripped out

Bob from HARRISON, Ohio

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
ò Remove sanding pad
ò Use torx bit ( I think a T20) to remove bearing assembly
ò Bearing is sandwiched between bearing retainer halves and requires you to lightly tap together with a small hammer.
ò Reverse to assemble
ò NOTE New screws are self tapping
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Screws holding sander pad became loose causing pad to give way

Jay from Levelland,TX, Texas

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
151281-08, 603637-00, 286181-00

1. Replace retainer
2. Replace bearing retainer
3. Replace pad
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Existing retainer screws were stripped

Eric from FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
286181-00
Replaced part. Only recommendation is to put a little oil on the new screws and pre screw them into the part to thread them properly before reassembling the retainer and bearing holder. The \"self tapping\" was easier once I lubricated the screws and could be sure I was tapping them straight.
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My sander was broke

Barry from Byron , Illinois

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
603637-00, 286181-00
I replaced the broken bearing retainers and put it all back together
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Sanding pad, bearing, and bearing housing worn out.

Andy from CORVALLIS, Oregon

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Parts Used:
603637-00, 286181-00
1) remove three star drive screws attaching the sanding sanding pad to the bearing holder and remove the pad
2) remove the star drive screw and washer that holds the bearing housing to the motor shaft. If required, keep the shaft from turning by placing a screwdriver into the fan assembly via the dust port.
3) remove the bear ing housing and bearing from the shaft. If reusing the housing, gently pry the two halves apart to remove the bearing.
4) place the new bearing in the housing, being careful to align the screw holes. Gently tap the bearing housing together, ensuring the halves close evenly.
5) reassemble in reverse order.
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I couldnGÇÖt get the self tapping screws to thread. I had to tap it myself. That worked very well. Everything went fine after that

Daniel from Irwin, Pennsylvania

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
286181-00
Everything went well after I tapped my own new holes. It almost seemed that the screws were too large for the pre-existing holes in the retainer. I was afraid that it was going to split the retainer holes so I used a tap and then used your screws which worked well, after that, the retainer made my sander a new machine
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Bearing retainer screw worked it self loose and stripped out

steve from ANOKA, Minnesota

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
603637-00, 286181-00
Removed sander housing and pad to access bearing and retainer. Read other peopleGÇÖs experiences changing this part(very helpful). Carefully started self tapping screws and used a little thread cutting oil. Went together very smoothly
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Screw holes were stripped and could not mount replacement sander pad.

Stephen from ALPHARETTA, Georgia

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
603637-00, 286181-00
1. Removed the old bearing retainer and retainer that the sanding pad attaches to.
2. Tapped the press-fit bearing out of the retainer using a wrench socket of the right size.
3. Tapped the bearing into the new retainer.
4. Attached the new retainer and bearing retainer to the sander.
5. Attached the replacement sa nder pad. Sander is now just like new.
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Bearing retainer screw holes stripped.

John from Felton, California

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
603637-00, 286181-00
1. Removed three self tapping screws.
2. Bearing was firmly seated in retainer.
3. Drove out bearing by supporting retainer with blocks of wood and driving bearing with dowel and wood mallet.
4. Reassembled - needed to use impact driver because the self tapping screws are very difficult to drive in the new retainer. (I e nded up driving the screws into the retainer before assembling, removing the screws, and then assembling the unit.)
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10168760
Manufacturer Part Number: 286181-00
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