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. 2023 Aug 30;16:e00469. doi: 10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00469

Table 9.

Assembly instructions for the leadscrew sub-assembly. Component numbering per Tables 23.

Step Instruction
1 Press the ball bearing (14) into the leadscrew housing (1) using a vice or press.
2 Press the clearance washer (larger ID) of the thrust bearing (15) into the housing using a vice or press. A piece of rod or tube will be required to press on the surface of the washer. Ensure the washer is orientated so the grooves are exposed.
3 Insert the leadscrew (16) into the housing so that ball bearing sits against the shoulder of the leadscrew.
4 Insert the ball cage onto the leadscrew shaft, followed by the remaining thrust washer (grooves facing inwards). Using pliers, place the circlip (17) onto the shaft. Push the circlip down the shaft using spare tube to seat it in the shaft groove.