This step just covers the drawer adjustment and troubleshooting surrounding it. You can adjust the drawer before assembling the structural components, but it is easier to insert the drawer with them installed.
If for some reason the rails and the rollers aren't spaced properly (the guides need to be closer or further apart) remove one of the guides and switch out the spacer on it to one that will space them properly.
If only one roller of the four is off, the guide is not parallel with the drawer.
Try tightening the nut that attaches the rollers to the frame.
If that doesn't work, you might have welding spatter or something between the guide and the frame. Remove it and check.
If none of the above steps make all the rollers align, your drawer is likely flawed.
The rails are probably not parallel. Take the drawer out and double check by measuring the separation of the rails.
The drawer will likely get stuck along some points of its travel. Its OK to hit it with a hammer. Remember the secondary cylinder will be applying tons of force to move it.
If you need to hammer it REALLY hard, either your drawer is hitting something, or the rollers are too tight on the rails. Investigate the cause.
When the drawer is in position, check the rollers again. They should all still be touching the rails.
If one is below the rail, tighten the bolt so the rail and roller are touching.
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