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The following is a description of how the ball slide should be removed from and replaced on
the linear guide rail.
The ball slide is held on the provisional rail using a rubber band. The rubber band should
catch the bottom channel in the provisional rail and then twist around to secure the ball slide.
Linear guide rail
Provisional rail
When transferring the ball slide from the provisional rail onto the rail, or vice versa, butt the
provisional rail up against the rail and slide the ball slide directly from one onto the other.
It is a good idea to secure the ball slide onto the provisional rail with a rubber band after
removal from the rail.
The ball slides are designed with
retaining wires to prevent the balls
from falling out when they are
removed from the rail. However,
NSK recommends that the ball slides
should be stored on a provisional
rail prior to installation to prevent
contamination from dust and other
foreign objects.