Step 1
Remove the drawer assembly from the compactor by pulling the assembly forward and over the rollers on the compactor's sides.
Step 2
Pull the entire compactor free from under your cabinet if it is housed or perched there.
Step 3
Unplug the compactor from the wall.
Step 4
Line up the holes on the sprocket and gear box, then insert a hole punch through both slots to hold them firmly in place. Remove the 15/16 nut with a wrench while holding the sprocket in place with the hole punch.
Step 5
Remove the sprocket and its washer after the nut is removed. It will pull right off after the bolt is removed.
Step 6
Remove the trunnion bearing. It is located on the gear box. Once it is removed, lubricate it inside and out liberally with bearing grease.
Step 7
Grease the length of the drive screw.
Step 8
Reverse the above steps to reassemble your compactor.