# About a fixed component in the Newton Subsea Gripper

**URL:** <https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/about-a-fixed-component-in-the-newton-subsea-gripper/12216>\
**Category:** Newton Gripper\
**Created:** [May 28, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/about-a-fixed-component-in-the-newton-subsea-gripper/12216 "2022-05-28T12:38:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Franck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Franck](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Franck)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/about-a-fixed-component-in-the-newton-subsea-gripper/12216/1 "2022-05-28T12:38:59Z")

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I noticed on the front half of the Newton Subsea Gripper there was a part holding the output shaft and I was curious what it looked like so I tried to get it out, but I found it hard to get it out anyway, and in I seem to have accidentally damaged it while trying it, now I want to get info on this part and try to replace it, does anyone know about this part? Hope to get help, thanks!

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**Author:** ![EliotBR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/eliotbr/32/6937_2.png) [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/about-a-fixed-component-in-the-newton-subsea-gripper/12216/2 "2022-05-30T02:21:34Z")

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Hi @Franck,

> [@Franck](#):
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> I found it hard to get it out anyway, and in I seem to have accidentally damaged it while trying it

> [@kklemens](#):
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> That part is the linear bearing. It doesn’t offer any waterproofing, so depending on the damage, it will still probably work.

> [@Franck](#):
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> now I want to get info on this part and try to replace it

The bearing is pressed into place with a significant force, and is most likely not possible (or safe) to try to remove - especially in a non-destructive manner.

If it’s damaged to the extent that it’s affecting the gripper functionality you’ll likely need to buy a new gripper.

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**Author:** ![Franck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Franck](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Franck)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2022, 4:25am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/about-a-fixed-component-in-the-newton-subsea-gripper/12216/3 "2022-05-30T04:25:52Z")

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I reassembled the relevant components and found that they still work, thank you.