the chuck on my 887 impact wobbles side to side a little, makes the bits not sit straight.

— asked by Casey

DIAGNOSIS: That's a worn or damaged anvil (the hexagonal shaft the bit sits in). The wobble is in the anvil itself, not the chuck, since this tool has a fixed hex drive.

FIX: The anvil is pressed into the front bearing and impact mechanism. It can be replaced, but it requires a full teardown and a press (or careful hammer and punch work) to remove the old one and install a new one. For most people, this is a service center job.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK: Before assuming the worst, make sure it's not just a worn-out or poor-quality impact bit. Try a brand new, high-quality bit from a major brand. Cheap bits can have sloppy hex ends that exaggerate wobble.

HEADS UP: A slight wobble is somewhat normal under load, but visible wobble with no load means wear. Using it with a wobbly anvil will wear out bits faster and can lead to the anvil snapping under heavy torque.

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