What the thread found

• A Zephyr gimbal may develop unwanted horizontal sliding play of about 1/16 inch between the yoke and collar, which becomes apparent when tilting along the same line as the yoke points
• Adjustment screws under dust caps on each side of the gimbal can potentially address loose gimbal connections
• Over-tightening gimbal adjustment screws can degrade pan responsiveness of the unit

Depends on

• The adjustment procedure requires a specific #6 spanner bit tool
• No confirmation in the thread that the adjustment actually resolved the issue
• The procedure may be complex enough to warrant professional factory service
• Specific details about what exactly loosened or the underlying cause were not definitively determined

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