The next step is to move to the other side of the reel and loosen the three flathead screws that protrude the most.Ību Garcia 7000c3 small parts positioning, includingĪnti lock mechanism, springs, and lever to disengage You can oil the worm gear before or after you place it back onto the reel. Replace the three screws and side plate onto your reel. Replace the sleeve, worm gear, line pawl, line pawl cap, and the metal clip.
Clean the worm gear with warm soapy water and remove sand and grease from the sleeve using a q-tip.Some reels will also collect sand, dirt, or dust in the other bar that the levelwind fits into. I think you can get them for about $4 from most Abu Garcia dealers, or bait stores. The line pawl is made of a softer metal than the worm gear and therefore it wears over time. You can tell if your line pawl goes out if your levelwind gets stuck on one side of your reel. Hence the reason for line pawls needing constant replacement. These parts are most apt to collect sand and dust. Pawl line pawl cap, worm gear clip, and the three Lay them on the table in order to help you remember how each piece fits back together.Ību Garcia 6000 worm gear inside of sleeve, line Then slide the worm gear and the metal sleeve out. Next unscrew the line pawl cap and remove the line pawl with the needle nose pliers. First start by sliding the metal clip up and away from the end of the worm gear as shown. The next step is to access the line pawl and the worm gear.