Repairing a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS - DIY Disassembly & Rebuild

I know many have been waiting for this video - and yes, it has been far too long in the works - but it's finally here - a how-to DIY repair guide for taking apart (and rebuilding) the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS (both the IS v1 and II) to fix the stripped focus ring gear issue.

Stripped focus ring gears are all too common on these lenses, and costs no more than $10 out of your wallet and 15 minutes of time to fix:

WARNING: By viewing and/or following this guide, you accept full responsibility for any malfunctions or damage that may be caused to your lens in the course of any service you may attempt to perform on it. Following this guide will void your warranty.

Enjoy!

-Kurt "Man with the 5D"