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Hi All

I'm still a beginner.  I pried the clip of this AS 2066 wheel inside a plastic bag with a screw driver.  Still, I managed to lose it and have ordered another wheel which I assume will need to be greased.  How do I get the clip back on?  What tools are needed?

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Charlie

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You shouldn't need to remove it. I know how tiny these things are, a tiny pair of pliers might do the trick. We all make  mistakes:Dwhen learning, you might need to order the complete wheel. After cleaning this wheel all that is needed is a tiny drop of oil. 

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I didn't remove it during first clean and rebuild.  After, I found it needed an alarming amount of torque to set the hands.  I then tried to disassemble in order to lube the pinion.  Is there another way to lubricate it? 

Yes, I ordered the complete wheel.

Thank you

Charlie 

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