Step #5: Linkage Plates
Item
Qty
Description
3
(2)
linkage plate
5
(4)
#4 x 1" spacer
7
(4)
4-40 x 1.25" pan head screw
8
(4)
4-40 hex nut
•
Position the upper and lower linkage plates above and
below the Gripper links as shown in
Fig #9
. The top
linkage plate’s hinge tabs should curl down, and the
bottom linkage plate’s tabs curl up.
•
Insert a spacer into each Gripper link, and secure the
link between the top and bottom linkage plates with
1.25” screws and nuts
Fig #9
.
•
When all four plastic links are installed, tighten
securely.
•
Double check your work against
Fig #10
.
Note again
that the hinge tabs on the bottom linkage plate curl
up, while hinge tabs on top plate curl down.
Fig #9
Fig #10
Step #6: Control Arms
Item
Qty
Description
10
(2)
control arm
15
(4)
4-40 x ¼" pan head screw
•
Attach control arms with 4-40 x ¼" screws as shown
in
Fig #11
.
•
Final assembly must match
Fig #12
. Double check
your work, then proceed to
Step #7
.
Fig #11
Fig #12
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