Need Help!- Need to get VMC 3016L through my door

[Mudge]

Hello, I want to start by saying this is a great site! I been a long time lurker but now I need some help.

I purchased a 2000 VMC 3016L at an auction a couple of days ago and now I need to figure out how to get it through my door. I need to take the ball screw motor off as well as the cable guides(plastic chain link) to get it to fit under the door.
Is taking the motor off a good idea? Or should I think of something else?

Any suggestion will be appreciated. I have attached a pic of the machine.

Thanks,

Mudge

[rob jerico]

when you take motor off mark the teeth and assemble it exactly like it was. i did this to get it in my shop

[Neal]

Not a problem. Mark the Z axis coupler so that it can be re-assembled the same way. You can unbolt the Pendaflex an carefully lay it down. That should give you ample clearance.

Neal

[Mudge]

Thanks for the replies. I figured I could do that but wanted to make sure first.

Seeing as I bought it at an auction, I'm not sure how well it was maintained. Is there anything I should check/replace when I get it in here? There's bound to something that needs or should be replaced.

Thanks again for all your help.

Mudge