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Add z locks note - AndrewEllis93#46
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## Method
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: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.
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1. Enter this g-code: `SET_IDLE_TIMEOUT TIMEOUT=99999`
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- 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.
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{: .warning }
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> 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.
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> 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.
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- 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.
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11. Re-install your lower Z joints and *lightly* tighten the M5 bolts.
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- Do NOT hulk them down yet, or even make them tight. The "ball joint" should still be able to articulate completely freely.
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- Don't fully tighten them down yet - just lightly. The joint should still be able to articulate freely.
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12. Follow [:page_facing_up: Nero's de-racking video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn6u9kXvy0)
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- Make sure to come back here afterwards! The following steps are still important.

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