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Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates

Attach part 400_08A to part 400_15C with M4x16 flat bolts, then secure part 400_07A to part 400_15C and actuator ID 16 with threadlocked M4x16 and M3x12 flat bolts.

Parts needed

PartCount
Elbow actuator-and-housing assembly from Step 101
1
1
M4x16 Flat bolt10
M3x12 Flat bolt6
ThreadlockerAs needed

Instructions

Take part and align all the 5 holes on the part to fit the threaded insert on part . It should cover the actuator bottom near the port, not the actuator shaft.

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 1

Take 5 - M4x16 flat bolts and lightly tighten into 5 holes on part to align with part .

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 2

Flip the assembly over such that the actuator shaft is not facing toward the ceiling.

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 3

Take part and align all the 5 holes on the part to fit the threaded insert on part .

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 4

Take 6 - M3x12 flat bolts and lightly tighten into 6 holes on part to align with the threaded holes on the actuator.

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 5

Take 5 - M4x16 flat bolts and lightly tighten into 5 holes on part to align with part .

Step 11: Attach the Elbow Housing Plates - Instruction 6

After the parts are aligned:

  • remove each of the 6 – M3x12 flat bolts in a star formation,
  • apply threadlocker,
  • then tighten them back to secure Part and the actuator together.

After the parts are aligned:

  • remove each of the 5 – M4x16 flat bolts,
  • apply threadlocker,
  • then tighten them back to secure Part and part together.

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