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Less than 15 minutes
Genuine Dewalt replacement part, this item is sold individually.
The N089668 Steel Ball is part of the chuck assembly of the Impact Drivers shown below.
When you pull back the sleeve of the chuck assembly and insert your bit, the Steel Ball is the part that locks the bit in the chuck assembly.
Steel Ball N089668
OEM part for: DeWALT, Porter Cable
Part Number: N089668
$4.99
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- Size: 3.5mm
- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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This Steel Ball will fit the following 86 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- DeWALT
- Porter Cable
This item works with the following types of products:
- Impact Driver
- Impact Wrench
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Everything was exactly what I needed. Thank you
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October 18, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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Easy Fix!
After getting sent the wrong part 3 times by amazon I finally ordered from eReplacementParts and got the correct one on the firs go!!!
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August 27, 2021
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fit great
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August 9, 2021
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Easy repair
The right part, works great.
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June 5, 2021
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rebuild parts for the Dewalt 1/4" Impact
got all the parts needed to rebuild the Chuck on my rattle gun took less than 15 minutes to repair.
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June 2, 2021
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Had What I Needed
All I needed was a stupid little ball for the chuck of my impact driver. Where am I going to find that? E-Replacement Parts had it. Two dollar part and my hundred dollar tool works again. Some instructions would have helped, The part arrived quickly.
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April 5, 2021
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Arrived in just a few days of the order in good condition
The order arrived with in a few days in good condition. Repairs were made using new part and my dewalt drill is back to work
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April 28, 2020
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Impact wasnt holding the bit in place
Nick - May 30, 2016
👍 12 of 17 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Screwdriver, pick, small flat screwdriver
I watched your you tube video on just this repair. I know I could have done without it . But it did help out. Thank you
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broken spring that holds the steel ball
Don - December 22, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pocket knife
Got on you tube a guy had a step by step video watched it and followed what he did worked like a charm... It works now like a brand new driver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Bit kept falling out
Brian - April 26, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Removed the sleeve and installed the new spring to keep tension on the steel ball.
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Impact driver would not hold bit.
Glen - October 24, 2016
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
1. Release the retainer clip
2. Carefully remove the spring and release collar
3. Insert the ball into the groove
4. Reverse the steps to reassemble
2. Carefully remove the spring and release collar
3. Insert the ball into the groove
4. Reverse the steps to reassemble
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Sleeve broke and lost steel ball
David - March 22, 2018
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
!. Removed snap ring and washer.
2. Replaced steel ball.
3. Replaced spring..
4. Replaced sleeve and second spring.
4. Replace washer and snap spring.
2. Replaced steel ball.
3. Replaced spring..
4. Replaced sleeve and second spring.
4. Replace washer and snap spring.
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Collar would not hold bit. bottom spring broke
Kevin - September 22, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pick, WD40, rag
1. Pulled snap ring with pick
2. Pull sleeve, spring, washer off. Don't drop the ball I have a dozen hiding on my garage floor.
3. Remove broken spring.
4. Clean parts with WD 40 wipe clean.
5. Install new spring.
6. Install ball make sure your on top of spring.
7. Slide sleeve back over anvil
8. Install spring, washer and snap ring. this is sometimes tricky start at the flat opening on anvil using a small blade screw driver work the ring around till it falls back into the recess.
2. Pull sleeve, spring, washer off. Don't drop the ball I have a dozen hiding on my garage floor.
3. Remove broken spring.
4. Clean parts with WD 40 wipe clean.
5. Install new spring.
6. Install ball make sure your on top of spring.
7. Slide sleeve back over anvil
8. Install spring, washer and snap ring. this is sometimes tricky start at the flat opening on anvil using a small blade screw driver work the ring around till it falls back into the recess.
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Broken bit in chuck
Ray - February 19, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, compression ring spreader
1. I initially disassembled the chuck assembly. Unaware of the compressed spring under the compression ring and washer, the chuck slipped from my fingers and I lost the compression spring, washer and steel ball.
2. Upon receiving the parts, I reassembled the chuck , but it did not work properly.
3. I then disassembled the chuck again carefully gripping the compression ring, spring and ball.
4. I then reassembled the chuck placing the steel ball above the retention spring in the slot on the shaft rather than below the spring in the slot.
5. The chuck worked as designed after the second reassembly.
NOTE: I think that the video instruction you nicely provided should also include:
1. A warning that once the compression ring is released that the chuck and related parts are under pressure and should be held firmly so as not to lose any parts.
2. A note that indicates that the steel ball is to be placed above the ball retention spring rather than below the ball retention spring.
3. The second spring ( the ball retention spring ) should be named just that .
Thanks again for the ease of ordering parts on your website and the excellent video's that make repairs less daunting to the average DIY'er
2. Upon receiving the parts, I reassembled the chuck , but it did not work properly.
3. I then disassembled the chuck again carefully gripping the compression ring, spring and ball.
4. I then reassembled the chuck placing the steel ball above the retention spring in the slot on the shaft rather than below the spring in the slot.
5. The chuck worked as designed after the second reassembly.
NOTE: I think that the video instruction you nicely provided should also include:
1. A warning that once the compression ring is released that the chuck and related parts are under pressure and should be held firmly so as not to lose any parts.
2. A note that indicates that the steel ball is to be placed above the ball retention spring rather than below the ball retention spring.
3. The second spring ( the ball retention spring ) should be named just that .
Thanks again for the ease of ordering parts on your website and the excellent video's that make repairs less daunting to the average DIY'er
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Bit would not stay locked in.
steve - November 18, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pick
Pulled retaining ring off using pick and small flat tip screwdriver,
All other parts came off with ease.
The most difficult part is the correct orientation of the spring that holds the ball bearing in its groove because the original spring had lost its hook so there was no references as to correct orientation.
After several searches for repair videos that showed this I discovered the ball bearing goes in first then the retention spring goes on hook portion first.
Other parts go back on easily enough except the last part (retention ring) pry apart at the opening with flat tip and pick, depress second spring and washer and feed ring into its groove. Keep your finger on this ring when feeding onto the groove or it could fly into your face.
All other parts came off with ease.
The most difficult part is the correct orientation of the spring that holds the ball bearing in its groove because the original spring had lost its hook so there was no references as to correct orientation.
After several searches for repair videos that showed this I discovered the ball bearing goes in first then the retention spring goes on hook portion first.
Other parts go back on easily enough except the last part (retention ring) pry apart at the opening with flat tip and pick, depress second spring and washer and feed ring into its groove. Keep your finger on this ring when feeding onto the groove or it could fly into your face.
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Bit not staying in
Russel - November 6, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I watched you video on how to do this repair, thank you. Here is the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8lSB_mP1c
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Was no longer holding bits in.
Johan - July 3, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Impact Driver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pick
Used eReplacement's easy repair video on youtube! Thanks guys! Work like new!
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