Can not adjust extruder gear

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moop2000
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Can not adjust extruder gear

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The alignment of the extruder gear on my Prusa i3 is not correct, but when I try to adjust it, the gear does not move. I unscrew the tiny holding screws, but can not move the gear along the shaft at all. Is it glued down?
zhangxueyou
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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There are 2 screws on gear.
moop2000
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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I had alreadyremoved those but the gear still won't move along the shaft.
zhangxueyou
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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Would you like to take a picture?
moop2000
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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zhangxueyou
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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I think you have to use a tool. :shock:
moop2000
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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I've tried a wrench to remove it, but it appears to be completely stuck. It should be removable, correct?
zhangxueyou
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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Yes, it can be easily removed, because it was easily assembled.
moop2000
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Re: Can not adjust extruder gear

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I was able to remove it eventually, just had to hit it with a hammer a few times.
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