D518015
O-ring Replacement Instructions
DEWALT FRAMING NAILER MODELS D51825 AND D51850
If you should have difficulty understanding the following
instruc tions contact a D
EWALT service center or an authorized
D
EWALT service person, or call 1-800-4-DEWALT.
Important Safety Instructions
• Read and understand tool instruction manual before attempting
repairs.
• Use only genuine D
EWALT replacement parts.
• Always wear ANSI compliant eye protection.
• Disconnect air from tool and remove all nails before
servicing.
• Always point tool in safe direction when reconnecting air
supply.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow dirt, dust or other foreign materials to enter the
tool.
• Be careful not to scratch or damage the o-rings or any internal
surfaces.
TABLE 1
O-RING DESC. # IN KIT PART #
Inner Exhaust 1 641142-00
Inner Cylinder 1 641138-00
(in polybag)
Outer Exhaust 1 641140-00
Outer Cylinder 1 641137-00
Outer Bulkhead 2 641136-00
Lower Cylinder 1 641135-00
OTHER INCLUDED PARTS
Retainer Band 1 641168-00
Cylinder Seal 1 641170-00
Check Seal O-ring 1 N008933 (black o-ring)
Grease Tube 2 606112-00
Piston O-ring 1 641139-00
1. Disconnect air supply and remove nails from tool.
2. Remove the 4 top cap screws (A) using a 5 mm hex wrench.
Remove the top cap (D).
A
C
B
D
3. Remove wear guards (B), wear pads (C) and gasket (E).
C
B
E
A
D
4. Pull out engine assembly and piston/driver blade assembly. If
necessary, pry the cylinder out of housing using the handle of a
hammer or other tool.
5. Place the engine assembly upside down on work surface so
that the spring is toward the top. Use one hand to compress
the collar (E) and spring (F) so that the lower cylinder o-ring
(G) is exposed.
E
G
F
J
I
E
H
6. With the free hand, remove the lower cylinder o-ring and
gently release the collar and spring.
a. Remove the collar (E).
E
I
F
H
K
J
b. Remove the spring (F) by turning it slightly as it is pulled
off.
c. Remove the black retainer band (H) from the white spring
retainer (I).
I
7. Remove the spring retainer (I) by spreading it enough to clear
the body of the engine and pushing it up.
8. Remove the bulkhead (J).
9. All the o-rings are identified in Figure 1.
10. Remove all o-rings and the cylinder seal (K) as identified in the
Parts Drawing at the end of this instruction sheet.
IMPORTANT: Replace all o-rings, coating each one with
a layer of supplied grease to insure proper seating when
reinstalled. No grease is needed on the check seal.
11. Reassemble the engine in reverse order.
WARNING: The o-ring in the polybag (part # 641138-00)
must only be used in the location indicated on the Parts
Drawing. The use of any other o-ring in this position could