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# Gear Idler Assembly

## Gear Idler Assembly Parts Required

| **PART NUMBER**                                         | **DESCRIPTION**       | **QTY.** |
| ------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | -------- |
| [REV-41-1322](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1322/) | END CAP BEARING       | 2        |
| [REV-41-1323](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1323/) | 15MM SPACER           | 1        |
| [REV-41-1327](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1327/) | SHAFT COLLAR          | 1        |
| [REV-41-1336](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1336/) | 72 TOOTH PLASTIC GEAR | 1        |
| [REV-41-1347](https://www.revrobotics.com/rev-41-1347/) | 5MM X 75MM HEX SHAFT  | 1        |

## Gear Idler Assembly Steps

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| <img src="/files/-MILArX7YxWjffUgcjWd" alt="" data-size="original"> | Add an End Cap Bearing to the 75mm x 5mm Hex Shaft.                                                                                                                  |
| <img src="/files/-MILBVwESFcLHiJAERe5" alt="" data-size="original"> | <p>Slide a Shaft Collar onto the shaft. Tighten the set screw. </p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> the Shaft Collar should be flush with the bearing.</p>           |
| <img src="/files/-MILB9yZjBq7uLtuyfYl" alt="" data-size="original"> | Slide a 15mm Spacer onto the shaft.                                                                                                                                  |
| <img src="/files/-MILBpyM0U3CS1o8_k49" alt="" data-size="original"> | Slide an 72 Tooth Plastic Gear onto the shaft                                                                                                                        |
| <img src="/files/-MILC9ovycUetFX_xtGJ" alt="" data-size="original"> | <p>Add an End Cap Bearing to the shaft.</p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> the smaller portion of the bearing faces away from the gear</p>                          |
| <img src="/files/-MILCSWQdSy_bwJH0lit" alt="" data-size="original"> | <p>GEAR IDLER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE.</p><p></p><p>Repeat the above steps until there are <strong>four</strong> completed Gear Idler Assemblies. Set aside for later.</p> |
