Change of direction - something mechanical to study - after all the great electronics “insides”.
Here is my 34 year old Linn Ittok LVII, whilst with specialists - Audio Origami - for a bit of tonearm TLC and a “bearing strip / service repair”…
Image 1 : Start - complete tonearm with just counter weight missing.
Image 2 : Underside of antiskate and vertical tracking mechanism.
Image 3 : Antiskate and VT tracking removed, base of bearing assembly / housing can be seen.
Image 4 : Another view of lateral bearing housing, with outer casing removed.
Image 5 : The 5 pin din tonearm wiring base connection being removed.
Image 6 : Bearing assembly removed.
Image 7 : Finally - inside - housing and bearings laid bear for all to see.
At this point, bearings can be inspected and replaced, if necessary. As well as housing being cleaned and new lubricant, before re-assembled as above - in reverse order, etc.
My sincere thanks to the brilliant Johnnie
(Picture credits : Audio Origami)