W126 Repairing the blower motor.

These are the steps I followed:

1. Took the blower out (easy on a W126)
2. Removed the plastic holder (one screw and some force)
3. Moved the springs of the brushes out of the way and pulled the brushes outwards.
4. Supported the cage and whacked the shaft with a hammer until it came off.
5. The motor was very dirty and hard to turn.
6. The shaft was struck to the top bearing (bearing was turning inside its cage instead of the shaft turning inside the bearing).
7. Wit a small chisel took the top bearing bracket off.
8. The top bearing was badly worn on the outside by the spring, allowing radial play.
9. Turned the bearing (topside to the bottom) solved the radial play.
10. Cleaned all the parts and soaked the bearing in oil for 12 hours.
11. Reassabled.

Rob