# Prepare the upright z-actuator mount 

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[2.5mm Ball-end Allen key]: parts/tools/2.5mmBallEndAllenKey.md
[M3 nut]: parts/mechanical.yml#Nut_M3_SS


## Embed a mounting nut in the z-actuator mount {pagestep}

![](renders/prepare_z_mount1.png)
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* Take the [upright z-actuator mount][Upright z-actuator mount](fromstep){qty:1, cat:printedpart}
* Place an [M3 nut]{qty:4, cat:mech} in one of the slots at the top of the mount
* Put an [M3x10 cap head screw][extra M3x10 cap screw](parts/mechanical.yml#CapScrew_M3x10mm_SS){qty: 1, cat:tool} into the hole above the nut
* Tighten with a [2.5mm Ball-end Allen key]{qty:1, cat:tool} until you feel reasonable resistance
* Unscrew and remove the screw. The nut should stay mounted.

## Embed the other mounting nuts {pagestep}

![](renders/prepare_z_mount4.png)
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* Repeat the above process for the other three mounting points

[prepared upright z-actuator mount]{output, qty:1, hidden}
