This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. The ratchet key is commonly found in lawnmowers from Honda. This part is made of metal, and is used in the rear wheel assembly to hold the pinion gear in place on the shaft of the adjusting arm. You may require a wrench and pliers when replacing this item. The ratchet key is provided as an individual replacement part.
Ratchet Key 42672-VE2-800
OEM part for: Honda
Part Number: 42672-VE2-800
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This Ratchet Key will fit the following 104 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
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Transmission failed
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
- Circlip - Outer - 25mm - 94510-25000
- Washer, Thrust (13mm) - 90502-VE2-800
- Snap Retaining Ring - 90651-VE2-800
- Ratchet Return Spring - 42668-VE2-800
- Ratchet Key - 42672-VE2-800
- Dust Seal (12.7mm) - 42944-VE2-801
- Collar, Pinion Gear - 91559-VE2-800
- Washer, Thrust (13x27x1) - 90505-VG3-000
- Transmission Assembly - 20001-VG4-H02
- Bush, Driveshaft - 44327-VG3-B00
- Collar, Thrust - 91553-VG3-B00
- Cable, Change - 54630-VG4-H01
End of drive axle shaft worn so ratchet wouldn’t engage
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Lathe and milling machine
Cut a new piece of axle rod.
Machined in 2 snap ring grooves woodruff key groove and spring hole.
Made a sleeve to slide over the pieces of axle complete with 6 set screws and divots into the shaft pieces.
Reassembled- works great.
Didn’t have to remove transmission.
Drive train needed to be rebuilt after 15 years
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
- Washer, Wheel - 90455-VA2-000
- Bolt, Hex. (10x20) - 90105-960-710
- Washer, Plain (22mm) - 90403-952-770
- Washer, Thrust (13mm) - 90502-VE2-800
- Snap Retaining Ring - 90651-VE2-800
- Circlip (outer) (22mm) - 94511-22000
- Ratchet Return Spring - 42668-VE2-800
- Ratchet Key - 42672-VE2-800
- Collar, Pinion Gear - 91559-VE2-800
- Washer, Thrust (13x27x1) - 90505-VG3-000
- Washer, Spring (10mm) - 90502-VG3-000
- Bearing, Wheel - 91056-VL0-B00
- Gear, Pinion (13t) - 42661-VH7-000
- Wheel, Rr. Nh164 (grip Gray) - 42710-VH7-010ZA
- Arm, L. Rr. Adjusting - 42940-VH7-010
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Employees keep busting up everything from push mowers to ride-ons to 2 cycle machines
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Basic Mechanic\\\'s tools
Self-Propel Gear Pinion stripped; Ratchet Return Spring defective
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Removed Snap Ring with Snap Ring pliers
Removed old Pinion Gear
Replaced old Ratchet Return Spring and Ratchet Key with new
Replaced Pinion Gear
Replaced Snap Ring
Attached Wheel
Ratchet key missing
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Right rear wheel would not engage when put in drive mode.
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Mower wheels couldn't roll backwards
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Snap ring plier
Rear wheels workout
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Drive gear replacement
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, snap ring tool
Parts Used
- Circlip - Outer - 25mm - 94510-25000
- Washer, Wheel - 90455-VA2-000
- Washer, Thrust (13mm) - 90502-VE2-800
- Pinion Gear - 42661-VE2-800
- Ratchet Key - 42672-VE2-800
- Collar, Pinion Gear - 91559-VE2-800
- Cover - 42866-VE2-800
- Washer, Thrust (13x27x1) - 90505-VG3-000
- Washer, Flat (26x44) - 90503-VG3-000
- Collar, Thrust - 91553-VG3-B00
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