What the thread found

• Gimbal bearing replacement and balancing can be performed by sending only the gimbal to the manufacturer without the sled, though some operators recommend including the sled for certainty in certain cases.
• A gimbal that is not properly centered will show inconsistent balance when rotated 180 degrees, hanging vertically in one direction but tilting fore and aft when facing the opposite direction.
• Gimbal centering on some models involves adjustment screws on the gimbal arms that are turned in incremental quarter-turn adjustments, tightening on one side while loosening the opposite side until the gimbal maintains static balance in all pan directions.
• Gimbal balancing typically requires at least one hour of work and can be performed by users with proper guidance.
• Some gimbal models may use shims or alternative centering mechanisms rather than adjustment screws.

Depends on

• The specific centering procedures differ between gimbal models such as Ultra 1, Ultra 2, and Master, so generic instructions may not directly apply.
• The reason why gimbal centering sometimes varies between different sled configurations is not fully understood and happens inconsistently.
• Advice in the thread applies primarily to Ultra-series gimbals; Master gimbal procedures may differ significantly.
• No detailed disassembly instructions for the Master gimbal were provided in this discussion.

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