Prusa i3 Rework X axis assembly

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X End Idler & X End Motor assembly

Needed parts :

  • X End Idler
  • X End Motor
  • 1x 624 ball bearing
  • 4x LM8UU linear bearing
  • 1x Endstop
  • 2x M5 nut
  • 1x M4x20 mm screw
  • 1x M4 nut
  • 2x M3x14 mm screw
  • 2x M3 nut

Please take note that Step 1 is if you are using the vanilla Prusa I3 and is not required if you use the RP designed for the Reworked version found at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:119616

Step 1

Drill with an 8 mm drill X End Idler and X End Motor holes (displayed in green). Do not drill deeper than 20 mm on the X End Motor. Set counterclockwise rotation and drill progressively and carefully along the axis.

Drilling X End Idler and X End Motor holes.

Step 2

Push two LM8UU linear bearings in the X End Idler and two LM8UU linear bearings in the X End Motor. They can be pushed with hands but you can use a rubber mallet carefully if necessary.

Inserting LM8UU linear bearings.

Step 3

Insert an 624 ball bearing (the smallest) between the X End Idler and slide an M4x20 mm screw.

You may have to force the screw into the part but on the Rework's RP (link above) simply screw the M4 into both sides do not force it. Fix them with a M4 nut and tighten slightly.

624 ball bearing assembly in the X End Idler.

Step 4

Insert two M5 nuts in their marks. In order to do that, thread a threaded rod M5x300mm opposite to the nut. Slightly heat the nut using a lighter or a blowtorch then pull the rod. Be careful with this operation.

M5 nuts assembly.

Step 5

Affix one endstop with two M3x14 screws and two M3 nuts on the X End Idler.

X-axis endstop assembly.

X Carriage

Inserting LM8UU linear bearings on the X Carriage.

Needed parts :

  • X Carriage
  • 4x LM8UU linear bearing
  • Zip-ties

Insert four LM8UU linear bearings on the X Carriage and fix them with eight zip-ties. Make sure to put the « head » of the zip-tie on bearings side.

X-Axis assembly

X-Axis assembly.




Step 1

Push two smooth rods Ø8x370 mm through the X End Motor. Use a rubber carefully if necessary. The excess length is about 345 mm.




Step 2

Slide the X Carriage assembly carefully through smooth rods.






Step 3

Insert the X End Idler assembly and adjust the distance between both Z-axis (about 362 mm).