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[title] Y bearings installation - MK3(S)
-[* 9] Take your time with this step it is an important one that can cause issues later with your printer. ***Do not over-tighten the bearings*** or you might damage them permanently.
-[* 3] Assemble ''y_bearing_holders'' on the Y carriage using 6x M3x25 screws. Do ***NOT*** tighten them bearing yet!
-[* 5] Start tightening ***equally*** the M3x25 screws. While tightening, test if the bearing can rotate on itself (red arrows). When it ***stop rotating***, ***stop tightening*** immediately.
-[* 6] Check if the bearings can slide along the slot.
- [* 6] If the bearing can slide: tighten ***equally*** the M3x25 screws until you can't move it anymore. ***Do not over-tighten!***
+[* 9] Take your time with this step. It is important that it is done correctly or it can cause issues later with your printer. ***Do not over-tighten the bearings*** or you may cause permanent damage to them.
+[* 3] Secure the bearing holders with 6x M3x25 screws. Do ***NOT*** tighten them yet!
+[* 5] Start tightening, ***evenly, incrementally and in turn***. the M3x25 screws. While tightening, test if the bearing can rotate in the directions shown by the red arrows. When it no longer moves, in this direction, ***stop tightening*** immediately.
+[* 6] Check whether the bearings can slide along the slot.
+ [* 6] If the bearing can slide: tighten ***evenly, incrementally and in turn***, the M3x25 screws until you can't move it anymore. ***Do not over-tighten!***
[* 6] If the bearing is not moving anymore: continue to the next bearing.
[* 1] Repeat this step for the two remaining bearings.