How To Change Ryobi Drill Chuck Easily P250 P252 P277 and others

[@emmalingle5642]

The screw on my drill came out and I spent 30 minutes turning it clockwise until I watched your video. Thanks.

[@Mainbusfail]

I just watched, learned and ordered a new replacement chuck for my old as heck 18V Ryobi P211 1/2" hammer drill. Blue and Yellow Color Scheme mind you! LOL But I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video for us out here in WTF is wrong with my tool Land.

[@razeenbenjamin5261]

Hi thanx for the vid. I had the same problem and only watched your video. I did not unscrew the chuck at all. I poured Q20 in the opening and let the chuck stand upright for five days. Low and behold the chuck unlocked.

[@FixItYourself]

Thanks for sharing

[@2002drumsonly]

Enjoyed the video. That explains why I could not remove the chuck. Well done!

[@FixItYourself]

Thanks 👍

[@badger7015]

excellent video, awesome photography, lighting, and thorough explanation.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Thanks video was getting ready to chuck it ...dumpster dived found full set saw.. vacuum...flashlight n drill..so I'll make investment in a new chuck...thanks again video

[@borninthefla]

Clutch!!!!!!! This saved me money. Love this. Thanks for the vid

[@FixItYourself]

Great to hear!

[@jsat2011]

I have an almost identical model to the first you demonstrated on. It had a stuck chuck so I followed your steps and it worked perfectly to unbind it. I'd looked at a few other videos and they were useless - basically hold really tight or use an adjustable wrench - not good for hands or the drill. Regardless, it's working again so back to work. Thank you.

[@FixItYourself]

Great to hear!

[@TheMzx124]

I have tried to remove chucks on my 2 Ryobi drills - a 10yo P214 and a brand new R18PD3, trying to put on better chucks, since Ryobi chucks release bits sometimes. Tried everything - allen key, mallet, long ratchet wrench as a lever, heat, etc. No luck - drills cases were almost breaking from the torque but the chucks didn't budge. I abandoned the idea of changing the chucks out of concern that I was going to break the drills casings or clutches or both. Chuck from my Dewalt drill came off as easily as the one in this video. Go figure...

[@Jack-es9xq]

Good man. I need this very thing today.

[@kimeldiin1930]

GREAT !!! My main bearing also shot , I have many hundreds of bearings , is it a standard bearing ?

[@FixItYourself]

I believe it is standard though I dont know whick one. Read it off the bearing to find out.

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

Was wondering what I should do if the teeth of the chuck got rusted to the wall of the chuck, with a bit inside... don't want to buy an entirely new drill, and tried breaking it free by "loosening" and "tightening" it in an effort to break some of the rust, but have yet to make any progress. Letting it sit with some rust remover gel and seeing if that helps any, but at this point I just want the bit out to get the chuck off and replaced qwq

[@williamgarner4922]

I have the ryobi p252 drill and it doesn’t have the screw in the center of the chuck and I can’t figure out how to remove it. Any advice about how to get that chuck off.

[@tomscobbie9140]

Hi just bought a refurbished ryobi drill from eBay it arrived with only 2 jaws in the chuck do I need a new chuck or can it be fixed. Cheers Tom

[@FixItYourself]

You need a new chuck.

[@ljose007]

Thank you, that was very helpful to me!😄😄

[@FixItYourself]

You're welcome!

[@santanubose1653]

Great vid thank you. Can you change from a keyless chuck to a quick connect chuck on a Ryobi drill?

[@allblooms8972]

My Ryobi P252 doesn't have a screw, there's just a round hole at the bottom that's about a 1/4 inch deep. Is there a different tool needed for the P252?

[@wutley56]

I have a Ryobi P209 drill trying to remove the chuck because it won't hold a drill bit without wobbling out. Like you said it's a left handed thread but can't seem to break it loose. Any suggestions?

[@propheteia_]

Hi! Great video. What is the name of the small bearing size piece that sat inside that 1/2’ chuck? (The piece required to lock screws inside)

[@mikeodonnell8278]

OK, I have three questions. Mine is a hammer drill. I think I need a new chuck like you replaced, but it is a model P2 12B it’s an older one and if I do need a Chuck, where can I get it? The other question is my Chuck in number one speed works OK number two speed just spins is that the chuck

[@FixItYourself]

The chuck are basically universal. If it just spins on number 2 speed the gears are either not engaging or they are wiped out. Use ereplacement parts for reference diagrams and get parts.

[@donnalazar3061]

I have a ryobi drill P201 and has a big clunk when one let’s go of trigger. Any guesses

[@FloridaSalon]

I bought mine on ebay.. The screw that holds the chuck on is MIA but the chuck won't budge. I'm guessing the previous owners tried to change and decided it would be easier to sell it. I'd appreciate any advice anyone has. I'm frustrated and about to do some stuff to this drill I'm sure I'm going to regret :)

[@hankbalsa5630]

Where are parts generally available? For example, does Home Depot or Lowe's stock the parts to repair the tools they sell? Or am I "stuck" buying online from Amazon or some similar place? Thanks.

[@FixItYourself]

You'll have to get parts online. Home Depot and Lowes only stock limited amount of parts if any.

[@dougmanor1988]

My Ryobi P252 doesn't have a screw inside the chuck,it has the 1/4" bit holder,I don't really like the chuck and would like to replace it,I'm just wondering if it just unscrews????

[@FixItYourself]

I don't think it unscrews. If it's a bit holder it usually has a spring clip holding it on. Maybe you can use something like this. amzn.to/3ff4wZQ

[@dougmanor1988]

@@FixItYourself It has the quick release 1/4" tool holder inside the chuck where the left hand screw normally is.You can take a 1/4" quick release bit and snap it in without closing the chuck jaws on the bit.

[@dougmanor1988]

@@FixItYourself It'a a dual function ½ in. chuck to easily secure bits with the chuck jaws or quickly attach a driving bit in the ¼ in. collet.

[@freespeech515]

i gave my neighbour ROYBI drill ..the chuck comes out. The allen key you used...well its broke inside.. the screw is inside and head broken off. How do fix?

[@paulmoffat9306]

My P202 had a gearbox fail, locked up internally. The retain screw on the chuck has so far resisted my attempts to get it out (And yes, I know it is a left hand thread), and my screwdriver keeps slipping out of the bolt head (drill was original store bought). A buddy of mine has a jammed chuck, and I hoped to give it to him. I'll keep at it, maybe with a larger screwdriver.

[@FixItYourself]

Try the largest flathead that will fit inside the chuck, that should work. Phillips slips to easy.

[@AstoundingAmelia]

im doing this since im putting a keyed chuck on it (easier to tighten the chuck) and have found one that will fit

[@Sparty1966grad]

Thank you, and amazed the replacement is only $9.

[@GlenDoer-gq1rs]

Got a new Ryobi hammer drill..Stop drillingand the chuck keeps spinning and the bit flls out..Now using a 4" cutting off grinder to replace the chuck

[@julerobb1]

Can you do the p237 impact? My entire chuck assembly came off.

[@turboparadise]

I have the brushless model basically the same thing but that screw inside broke off and fell out. So now what? Am I screwed? Pardon the pun.

[@FixItYourself]

Not screwed lol. The chuck should come off now. You can get the screw out once the chuck is off. Turn it to the right to loosen the broken screw.

[@blake4116]

I have the p215 and got the screw out but cant get the chuck off any help would be great

[@BaliFacelift]

Me too. On reverse, torque down. Extra long key. Banging the cr@p out of it right now.... It's not moving!

[@gjc123]

SAME HERE! Secured allen head wrench into chuck as in the video, added a longer pipe for more torque and banging it w/a hammer to try to loosen the chuck. It very slowly rotates as I bang it, but it's the full drill internals. So there is no loosening of the chuck itself. Still tight.

[@shawnyoung1668]

It should be torqued down and have thread lock applied, so it will take a fair amount of pressure to break it loose. That's normal.

[@Twobeers1]

I have had 3 of these drills & I really work them hard, so much so that my second one went up in flames, I have even melted the links between the battery cells. Anyway I saved the chuck from that one & presently trying to remove the chuck from my 3rd one, no luck so far even with a hand impact driver. Lol, Just sayin

[@Pushyhog]

thanks mr.. Ya need a 4wd, torch, loctite god, & a machine shop to get this one out.. yep did L. hand thread thing, Just bought a new dewalt yesterday, on sale! 99$ with 2 batteries and charger.

[@FixItYourself]

Most welcome

[@randyminnick5031]

Thank you! Good stuff!!

[@FixItYourself]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kommoncents0000]

I don't know if anyone else has this issue. The outer grip of Ryobi chuck's are too smooth for me, when I tighten by hand there is hardly any grip, sometimes I get almost a burn on my hands as it slips when tightening. Many times I have larger bits falling out of the chuck because I cant tighten down too well.

[@LMBLNCR]

The Ryobi Chuck's fricking suck, was chasing this up and apparently a widespread issue to go off axis, become even smoother and Lose it's bite. Lucky most of their other tools are good for the times I use em, I eventually will make a second toolbox for work and use another brand.

[@lostintime8651]

Same issue here

[@marklucas-yl8rp]

the drill are good the chucks are shyte I've had a few drills ... if you have a new chuck tighten it by had then back off as if you are undoing it to take the bit out and it clicks once apparantly this stops the chuck from lostening when you start and stop, it's hard to get in the habit, or carry on doing what I do coz the chuck is fed put it in a vice and use grips to tighten it ... chain saw is good, the pruners is good, grinder is a bit slower than others as is the circular saw, the 18v Hoover I'm very impressed with .... just need a woman to show me how it works 😂

[@iamnegan1515]

I used the Remington 870 to get the chuck unstuck. Goin to switch to Dewalt.

[@stuartcarefoot4804]

I masterclass in spreading a video as much as possible

[@garyjohn316]

What do I do if I cant lock the allen wrench down?

[@apgy3063]

good to know you're ok

[@FixItYourself]

thanks?

[@apgy3063]

I felt you had been uploading video's frequently prior to the Corona outbreak, and then there was a gap. So it's good to know you're ok. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@FixItYourself]

Thanks. I hope you are fine as well. Stay safe.

[@greggeshelman]

I have an old blue and orange Ryobi 1/2" ONE+ drill and a new 3/8". Both original chucks are junk. Screw driving bits with hex shanks slide into them and drill bits will spin unless I carefully use a couple of pairs of channel-lock plies to really crank them down. I have brad new Jacobs 3/8" and 1/2" keyless chucks. I have a Skil corded 1/2" drill I put one of these on because its original keyed chuck was a garbage one that never would grip, not even using the key in all three holes and a box end wrench for extra force. The Jacobs keyless just takes normal hand power until it clicks twice. NEVER EVER SLIPS!!! I want to put these chucks on my Ryobi drills but after removing the left hand threaded screws, and using the longest hex wrenches I have, hitting them so hard I fear of breaking the gearboxes, they will not unscrew. The chuck on my Skil drill and some others I've changed chucks on were no problem. A couple of hard whacks and they popped loose.

[@piousminion7822]

My P252 doesn't have a screw and the chuck will NOT come off. I've hit the allen key with a hammer once really hard, but I'm afraid of breaking it. Any other tips?

[@mrstrong5695]

Hi I have a similar Ryobi yellow drill. There is too much float at the end of the chuck (i.e. I cant drill smnall holes accurately). Any idea if I can tighten the shaft bearings to reduce the float? Cheers!

[@FixItYourself]

I would remove the chuck to see if the bearing is loose or worn, there is no way to tighten it. Maybe the chuck is to blame.

[@shaunhill2466]

​@@FixItYourself I have the Ryobi LLCDI1820 and you have described my exact problem. I've got the screw out but I cannot loosen the chuck with an allen key by turning it anti clockwise. Are all the Ryobi chucks removed by securing an allen key in the chuck like this?

[@thomasmFR]

Hello! I have a Ryobi R18DD2, and by mistake I read the DD3 description and tought I could use 13mm....but in fact the max is 10mm. Is there any adaptator somewhere I could buy? Or can I change the Drill Chuck and put a bigger one without messing everything up ? Thank you !

[@FixItYourself]

I don't think so Tom

[@rafaelmartinez8142]

So what do I do if it wouldn't unlock

[@FixItYourself]

If it won't unlock you'll have to use brute force and cut it off and replace the gearbox and chuck.

[@briand8380]

I had to soak mine in brake fluid, put a 10 mm hex socket in the chuck, hit it with my 1/2" impact to finally get the chuck off!

[@rikavandenberg6874]

What happened to edit the video we get we have to unscrew the screw

[@Patrol1993]

thank you

[@FixItYourself]

You're welcome :)

[@electroddxful]

I have the Ryobi P252 and I see no screw. 🤔

[@panther105]

Genius. I should have been more careful when using my drill to hold things against my sanding disk. That plastic end that holds the self-locking mechanism wore away over the years and then completely let go. Chuck is fine but no way I can make a new plastic piece.

[@panther105]

Addendum: Just found an old drill someone gave me years ago because the batteries were losing charge ability. Was able to swap that 1/2' chuck for the worn out one on my Ryobi..!!! Took 20 minutes - Thank you, brother. Saved a few $$ for once...

[@karaokekings2959]

could not budge the screw on mine ....

[@markwestervelt3590]

I have the Ryobi 18 volt brushless 1/2 inch hammer drill what is the lock unlock at the base of the chuck for??

[@customsurfacesolutions4249]

Does not work for a Ryobi 252 which has a locking chuck with no screw.

[@FixItYourself]

The parts diagram for the p252 doesn't show a screw. If there's no screw then the chuck should unscrew just like any other chuck.

[@hwfranjr]

So what happens when chcck just dont slip right off,lol,sort of happens on old ones!!!😂😂😂😂

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

👏👏👏

[@FixItYourself]

Thank You

[@21thTek]

new chuck sounds preety dry actually...

[@peterrussell1048]

cant open or close chuck

[@Capt_HowdyGT]

sorry but a p252 does not have that screw

[@FixItYourself]

Well then I would think you would proceed as if you had already removed the screw.

[@chadboye9406]

The p252 drill does not have the screw holding it on so this method isn't correct for it

[@litteric]

the p252 has a C-clip that holds on the chuck... which i still haven't been able to find.

[@FloridaSalon]

@@markmiller37482 If you figure out how.. Please post it.

[@litteric]

@@markmiller37482 i have not. I've even removed the base plastic around the chuck... kind of looks like a French poodle.

[@greggv8]

Ryobi keyless chucks are pretty pitiful. I just bought a new cordless drill and no matter how tight I twist the chuck, round bits slip and hex shank tools like screwdriver bits slide in. I have a 1/2" Skil corded drill that had the same problem with a crappy keyed chuck out of the box. I replaced it with a Jacobs keyless chuck that clicks twice when it's tight. It *holds*. I'm going to put them on my two Ryobi ONE+ drills. One is the old blue style. Jacobs makes upsize chucks in this type with threads common to drills a size smaller so a 1/4" can have a 3/8" chuck installed or a 3/8" can have a 1/2" chuck installed. I had to use one of those on the Skil because even though it has the power of a 1/2" and out of the box had a 1/2" chuck, the spindle threads were the size common to most 3/8" drills.

[@greggv8]

I removed the left hand thread screws from the chucks on my Ryobi drills, chucked the short end of a decent sized hex wrench in and whacked away with a hammer. Nothing. Just spun the drill over and over without popping the chucks loose from their threads.

[@rumsiker]

the wurst chuck there ever , keeps loosening can never get it tight enough totally bad idea

[@hwfranjr]

Nope dont work😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 froze on!,,,