Great Part Replacement - Should have been designed like this by Lazy Boy
We have 4 Lazy Boy power recliners.  We like them very much.  However one has broken twice for the same reason.  We had a repairman in to fix it the first time, $200.  He put in the correct Lazy Boy parts.  The same part broke again.  Clearly poorly designed.<br /><br />This kit addresses the problem.  It replaces a plastic part that is not up to the task. The metal part provided in the kit should last the lifetime of the chair. If this breaks on the other recliners I will buy this kit again.<br /><br />Note, this is a straightforward repair BUT there are a lot of pieces and parts.  I have an extensive background in auto mechanics, carpentry, some cabinet making, and model aircraft, so I am used to taking things apart and putting them together while I figure things out. If you don't have some mechanical background, don't attempt this. You are removing two parts and replacing them with one part that looks completely different.  You are adding spacers to account for this and it can be a bit confusing what goes where.<br /><br />The order of disassembly and assembly are clearly outlined in the instructions and there are small pictures provided that help, but not all of the parts in the pictures are labeled with names that I could correlate to the part. So I had to figure out what he was talking about.<br /><br />The big metal part, the main part, can go on the drive rod 8 different ways.  I put it on wrong twice and had to take it all apart.  Got it right on the third try.  Not the fault of the manufacturer as much as it can be easy to miss interpret what is being said and what is being shown in the instructions.<br /><br />What really helped is that I took extensive digital photos with my phone before and during the disassembly.  I referred to these extensively as I put things back together.  This made a HUGE difference.  Take LOTS of photos from various angles so you can confirm how things go back together.<br /><br />Overall I am very pleased with the replacement part and the kit.  It had everything I needed to do the repair.<br /><br />Note that in several places he calls for applying lithium grease to the bearings.  This is not provided but is readily available in small tubes from Home Depot, Lowes, most hardware or automotive supply stores.  Don't skip this or things will wear out quickly.<br /><br />Hopefully, I won't need another one but if I do, the repair will go much more quickly.  I am really happy this parts kit was available through Amazon or I would never have found it.  At best I would have bought the same Lazy Boy part that would surly have broken again.
Rating: 5 stars