# Steps 1-4 {% hint style="success" %} Vibra-TITE VC-3 Threadmate ([Vibra-TITE](https://wcproducts.com/products/threadlocker)) is recommended on all bolts that thread into a tapped hole. {% endhint %} ## Step 1 The 3.5” ID X-Contact Bearing will be installed from the bottom side of the Swerve X2 Bottom Plate. It is a tight slip fit and can be installed by hand or with an arbor press, if necessary. The bearing should sit flush with the bottom side of the plate. Once the bearing is fully seated, use the five #10-32 x 3/8”L bolts to retain it. The bolts should be tightened until flush with the bottom side of the Bottom Plate. The image below indicates the location of the bolts in green.

{% hint style="info" %} The Tube Mount bottom plate was used for reference but assembly instructions are interchangeable between the Corner and Tube Mount versions. {% endhint %} ## Step 2 The 1/2" Rounded Hex and 3/8" bearings should be a light press fit and may be pressed in by hand or with an arbor press. {% hint style="info" %} The bearings shown below are pressed in from the bottom of the Top Plate. {% endhint %}

## Step 3 Install the bearings into the Motor Plate, these should be light press fit and may be pressed in by hand or with an arbor press. {% hint style="info" %} The bearings should be fully seated in the c-bore and flush with the top of the plate. {% endhint %}

## Step 4 Install the bearing from the bottom of the 88T Rotation Gear, it should be light press fit and may be pressed in by hand or with an arbor press.