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Add z locks note - #46
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AndrewEllis93 committed Dec 12, 2022
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## Method

:bulb: Some have found [:page_facing_up: Z Locks](https://github.com/VoronDesign/VoronUsers/tree/master/printer_mods/tallman5/z-locks/) to be useful for this procedure. They are not required, however.

1. Enter this g-code: `SET_IDLE_TIMEOUT TIMEOUT=99999`
- This arbitrarily high timeout just gives us time to work. We need the Z motors to be energized and holding for the whole process.

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- You need all of these bolts to be loose enough to freely adjust against the printed part on the extrusions.

{: .warning }
> Where there are Z belt clamps, **ensure that you do not loosen the bolts so much that the Z belts release**. Only loosen enough to allow for adjustments.
> Where there are Z belt clamps, ensure that you do not loosen the bolts so much that the Z belts release. Only loosen enough to allow for adjustments.
- X/Y joints (repeat for both sides).
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- Ensure that your Z joints still align properly. Sometimes tightening can move things around.

11. Re-install your lower Z joints and *lightly* tighten the M5 bolts.
- Do NOT hulk them down yet, or even make them tight. The "ball joint" should still be able to articulate completely freely.
- Don't fully tighten them down yet - just lightly. The joint should still be able to articulate freely.

12. Follow [:page_facing_up: Nero's de-racking video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn6u9kXvy0)
- Make sure to come back here afterwards! The following steps are still important.
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