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Install the (4) Y end plates onto the ends of the 1450mm 6060
extrusion using 5/16x3/4
”
screws and shown. Use (4) of these
screws for each plate. Do
not
tighten them down yet or it will make
the next step more difficult.
Install the Y bearing rails onto these plates. Use a helper or
appropriately sized spacer block to support one end while you
position the other end to match up with the holes in the Y end
plate.
You must install these so that the gear rack you already installed
are on top and the teeth are facing OUTBOUND.
See the bottom
right picture.
Thread a couple 5/16x3/4
”
button cap screws into each one to
secure them in place. Once you get good thread engagement, do
the same on the other side of the rail.
Spend some time making sure everything is straight, then tighten all
the 5/16x3/4
”
button cap screws.
