How do you remove knee of series 1 mill

[cruzin]

I did a search for how to remove the knee from a series 1 mill. Did not find any thing on removing the knee. Can someone point me in the proper direction. Thanks

[holbieone]

assuming you have already removed the table

support the knee with a crane

unbolt knee screw from base of machine

looking at the machine ,on the left , on top of the knee , remove the cover , remove gib screw and gib

lift up with the crane and rotate the knee out

[holbieone]

if that don't work loosen the four bolts holding the base of your ram to the base of the machine and rotate it out of the way , and lift the knee off

[cruzin]

thanks, I am in the process of cleaning up and changing the grease.