Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G Troubleshooting Manual

Complete technical repair and maintenance manual for the Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G lens (model JAA63051). Published by Nikon Corporation in March 2006, this service manual is designed for authorized technicians and repair facilities requiring detailed guidance on maintaining and repairing this professional lens. The document covers full lens specifications, including optical construction (14 elements in 12 groups, with one ED glass element and Nano Crystal Coat deposition), Internal Focusing system with Silent Wave Motor, and vibration reduction mechanism using voice coil motors with lens-shift correction technology. Disassembly procedures progress from VR nameplate and front cover removal through bayonet mount disassembly to 5th lens group extraction, with step-by-step instructions at each stage. Critical safety information notes that VR unit or main PCB removal requires specialized VR lens adjustment equipment (J15380), and that extraction of lens groups 1 and 5 demands optical alignment work during reassembly. The manual also covers lead-free solder specifications and essential handling precautions. This comprehensive workshop resource serves as an indispensable technical guide for authorized service centers maintaining this high-performance optical instrument.