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How to Module - Extruder Assembly

Written By: Robert Kirk
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  1. Gather parts and tools for Extruder Assembly Photo 1 - 1.5mm Allen Driver Photo 2 - 2.5mm Allen Driver

    • Gather parts and tools for Extruder Assembly

    • Photo 1 - 1.5mm Allen Driver

    • Photo 2 - 2.5mm Allen Driver

    • Photo 3 - 13mm Wrench

  2. INSTALL IDLER BOLT

    • INSTALL IDLER BOLT

    • Install M3 x 25 SHCS, M3 Washer and M3 Nut into the Idler assembly

    • Only put the screw in until the tip is flush with the nut

    • TIP: Set M3 Nut into the hexagon cutout and hold with your finer to install the bolt

  3. INSTALL EXTRUDER WASHER INTO BODY Place the printer extruder washer into the extruder body

    • INSTALL EXTRUDER WASHER INTO BODY

    • Place the printer extruder washer into the extruder body

  4. INSTALL GEAR, BOLT AND FIRST BEARING Install 4 x M8 washers onto the hobbed bolt then a 608 bearing.

    • INSTALL GEAR, BOLT AND FIRST BEARING

    • Install 4 x M8 washers onto the hobbed bolt then a 608 bearing.

    • Once installed, does the hobbing on the bolt line up with the small hole going through the extruder body?

    • If you need to adjust it's location, you can add either a 0.50mm or 1.0mm shim washer to get the correct spacing.

    • Does the hobbing line up with the hole in the center?

  5. INSTALL SECOND BEARING

    • INSTALL SECOND BEARING

    • On the opposite side of the gear, add a 608 bearing, M8 Washer and a M8 locknut.

    • Tighten the Locknut down until the bearing is seated and there is no space between the Nut, Washer and Bearing.

    • The large gear shouldn't be able to rock back and fourth but should spin freely.

    • Does the gear turn freely?

    • Does the hobbing still line up with the hole in the body?

    • Record what type and how many washers were used.

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