NIKON - Nikon AFS DX Nikkor 18 135mm f35 56G ED Service

Official repair manual for the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-135/3.5-5.6G ED lens (model JAA79651). This comprehensive technical document provides service technicians with complete specifications and detailed disassembly and reassembly procedures. The manual includes full specifications covering the 18-135mm focal length range, maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6, optical construction of 15 elements in 13 groups featuring one ED element and two aspherical lens elements, and internal focusing system with Silent Wave Motor technology. The disassembly section systematically documents the removal of major lens groups including the 1st and 2nd lens group units, with precise identification of specialized tools required for each operation. Critical safety warnings address mandatory lens alignment procedures following removal of the 5th lens group housing unit at service facilities equipped for this work. The document provides specific handling instructions for lead-free solder applications used in this product, emphasizing proper soldering iron and material specifications. External components including zoom rubber, tape applications, and rear cover ring assemblies are clearly illustrated with technical accuracy for proper reassembly.