Swapper3D™ Instructions
Replace the x-end idler
loosen the X belt
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remove the X belt idler bearing
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- Remove the screw
- pull out the belt and bearing
unscrew the right z stepper motor
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unscrew the z nut
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unscrew the z top bracket
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remove the smooth shaft
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pull x-end idler off the X smooth shafts
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Remove the bearings from old X end idler
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- Remove the linear bearings
- remove the nut
add nuts to new x-end idler
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- use the ‘too long screw’ technique to pull the nut into the bore
- use the same technique for the idler bearing nylock nut
- use needle nose pliers to insert the second nut into its slot
add the bearing to new x-end idler
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- press the bearing in as far as you can by hand
- then turn it over and press down onto a hard surface like a table to seat it the rest of the way
- gently tapping can help
Press the new x end idler onto the X shafts
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Replace the X belt
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- put the X belt idler bearing back in
- tighten the X stepper motor and belt
replace the right z stepper motor
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replace the z lead screw linear nut
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replace the Z smooth shaft
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Replace the Z rod cap
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screw the new z rod cap in place
Tighten the Z linear nut
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Tighten the X belt
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