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Step 02.43 — Fit the remaining three Z idlers

Step 43 of 44 · Chapter 02 — Z drives, Z idlers, Z rails, deck panel

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Parts:

  • M5×30 BHCS ×6 · Fasteners, Tools & Misc box
  • M5 roll-in T-nut ×6 · Fasteners, Tools & Misc box
  • the remaining three idlers · already on the bench

Do: Repeat Steps 02.41–02.42 at Z2 with the other _a bracket, then at Z1 and Z3 with the _b brackets. Each idler bolts into the top side rail's inner slot, above its drive.

check Check

Four idlers fitted, each one aligned with the drive beneath it, all pressed into their corners, all eight M5×30 tight.

What you're looking at

Manual p.50: the other three idlers, two _a brackets and two _b. Each one is aligned to the drive underneath it, so all four Z belts run true.

Source: Voron manual p.50