Hi All,
Does anyone have any experience or understanding of how to replace a linear bearing on the Z axis?
Currently the right hand front z axis linear slide is making terrible noises and I cannot get the machine to complete a bed level without getting an ‘external disturbance’ error. I suspect something is wrong with the bearing.
It looks as though the top end of the linear rail is held by a plastic part that is screwed to the frame. I think this needs to come out to then remove the linear rod. However, that plastic part is ‘bonded’ to the frame in 2 spots with something, I don’t know what (see below). It’s quite a hard material, and not easy to remove. Before I go about trying to gouge that stuff out, I wanted to check that is the right thing to do.
I’ve spent lots of time trawling the web and have failed to find any info on a similar problem, or any info on removing/replacing one of the linear bearings. Any help is greatly appreciated.