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This metal part is available as an individual replacement. The ratchet return spring fits between the pinion gear and the pinion gear collar. It is a very small part that will need to be replaced if it becomes lost or broken. During installation, a wrench may be needed to replace the spring. This is a genuine Honda replacement part that is sourced from the original manufacturer for use with lawn mowers.
Ratchet Return Spring 42668-VE2-800
OEM part for: Honda
Part Number: 42668-VE2-800
$3.99
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This Ratchet Return Spring 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.
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Honda
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower
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Works great fast shipping and good prices. Will definitely use again.
Kevin -
August 31, 2021
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Easy process
Items were as described and worked perfectly.
Guest -
July 6, 2021
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Easy Repair - Mower is Self Propelled Again
Easy Repair - Mower is Self Propelled Again and all the parts ordered were EOM Honda!
Wayne T -
July 3, 2021
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Drive
All ways great 😀 never failed me
Guest -
September 26, 2020
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Great Parts.
Took over a 3 weeks to get parts.
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April 22, 2020
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End of drive axle shaft worn so ratchet wouldn’t engage
George - March 29, 2024
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Lathe and milling machine
Cut axle shaft and pulled sawed off piece out.
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.
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.
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Drive train needed to be rebuilt after 15 years
Mark - March 21, 2022
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
Followed the great diagrams listed on your site
I want to add you guys knocked it out of the park! All parts ordered where received on time.
I want to add you guys knocked it out of the park! All parts ordered where received on time.
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Employees keep busting up everything from push mowers to ride-ons to 2 cycle machines
Morgan - September 24, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Basic Mechanic\\\'s tools
Basic know how to fix this stuff. Small engines are very easy to repair. You replacement parts definitely helps as they give you breakdowns and the schematics of everything that you may need to order to fix your machines. Kudos to you guys. I stopped using our local lawn and garden stores for repairs as their prices are obscene and eventually breaks down anyway because of whoever works on it.. I have been doing my own repairs for 5 years now and nothing goes wrong with it unless my employees neglect it in which they do because it's not theirs. E replacement parts generally gets my parts to me in a decent time frame that I can get these machines back up and running and into service.
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Axle and related parts were worn out
kendall - June 23, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Rubber mallet, Hammer, drift
Parts Used
- Washer, Wheel - 90455-VA2-000
- Pinion Gear - 42661-VE2-800
- Ratchet Return Spring - 42668-VE2-800
- Dust Seal (12.7mm) - 42944-VE2-801
- Cover - 42866-VE2-800
- Washer, Thrust (13x27x1) - 90505-VG3-000
- Bush, Driveshaft - 44327-VG3-B00
- Collar, Thrust - 91553-VG3-B00
- Wheel Nh164 (grip Gray) (rr.) - 44710-VE2-M02ZD
- Transmission Assembly - 20001-VL0-S00
Turned off gas to carb
Supported mower vertical
Removed wheels and related parts
Removed blade
Removed belt guide
Removed spring from axle assembly
Removed control cable
Removed axle assembly
Reverse order with new parts
Takes about 11/2 hours
Supported mower vertical
Removed wheels and related parts
Removed blade
Removed belt guide
Removed spring from axle assembly
Removed control cable
Removed axle assembly
Reverse order with new parts
Takes about 11/2 hours
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Self-Propel Gear Pinion stripped; Ratchet Return Spring defective
Steven - June 17, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Removed wheel
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
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
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Mower wheels couldn't roll backwards
Paul - February 24, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Snap ring plier
Took pictures of how the process of removing parts and reverse the process to assemble. Did this so wouldn't forget the steps
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Rear wheels workout
JOHN - August 11, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Replacing worn parts
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Transmission failed
Robert - March 21, 2018
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
Removed transmission and control assembly. Replaced same. Used parts catalog pictures for reassembling. Pretty much straight forward. Appreciated timely and complete delivery of parts. Main delay was in assembling the new shift lever for handlebar.
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