What the thread found

• Neither the outer bearing retaining ring nor the inner ring holding part of the VZ mechanism needs to be removed; GPI PRO published a video on gimbal cleaning procedure.
• Hammer impact with wooden backing risks destroying the bearing and the fine-threaded gimbal cap.
• Thermal contraction method works: aluminium grip shrinks more than steel bearing; spray inverted compressed-air duster into the grip to cool it, or use a freezer.
• If the bearing sits skew after cooling, chill the grip again, re-thread the cap slowly to centre the bearing straight, then cool and remove the cap again.
• One operator confirmed the compressed-air cold method succeeded; the gimbal was removed and a Volt-modified gimbal installed.

Depends on

• Bearing orientation and grip tightness may vary by usage history; method effectiveness depends on temperature differential achieved.

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