Associated Electrics B4.2RS User manual

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:: Introduction
:: KIT Features
:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC10 B4.2. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.
We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the
illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these
sheets before you start to build.
Features in the B4.2 RS RTR:
• Fully assembled 2WD buggy based on the 5-time I.F.M.A.R. World Champion and 6-time R.O.A.R. National Champion platform
• XP SC500-BL Brushless water resistant speed control with LiPo cutoff
• Powerful Reedy 3300kV brushless motor
• XP 2.4 GHz 2-channel radio system with digital metal gear servo
• Water-resistant enclosed receiver box
• Blue anodized aluminum V2 coil-over shock absorbers
• Heavy-duty sealed gear differential with adjustable slipper clutch
• Factory finished Interceptor 2.0 polycarbonate body
• High traction tires pre-mounted on white hex drive wheels
• Molded composite chassis and battery strap that fits NiMH or LiPo battery packs
• Rugged steel turnbuckles for adjustable camber and front toe-in
• Vertical ball ends for roll center adjustments, front & rear
Your new B4.2 RS RTR comes factory assembled including radio
gear, motor, and ESC. However, there are some items you will
need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• AA-size batteries for transmitter (x8)
• 6 cell NiMH battery pack or 2 cell LiPo battery pack
• Battery charger (we recommend a peak detection charger)
Tools included:
• Allen wrenches #6950 (.050”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 5/64”)
• 1.5mm allen wrench • Molded tools #6956
• Camber gauge #1719 • Shock building tool #6429
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters • Hobby Knife
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)
• Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)
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:: Table of Contents
:: Notes
This symbols indicates a
special note or instruction
in the manual.
!There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
of the manual. To check the size of a part, line
up your hardare with the correct drawing until
you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout
has a number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... Table of Contents
4 - 5..............Steering Build
5 - 7............. Front Suspension Build
7 - 9............. Transmission Build
10 - 11.........Rear End Build
12.................Rear Hub Build
13 - 14........Shocks Build
15 - 18........Electronics Build
18 - 19....... Wheels, Tires and Body Install
19.................Servo Chart
20 - 21....... Tuning Tips
22 - 30.......Catalog
31................ Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
32................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
33................Setup Sheet “Blank”
34................Back Cover
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
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:: Steering Build - Step 2
:: Steering Build - Step 3
4
:: Steering Build - Step 1
Remove bolt and
washer, continue
assembly per
instructions.
* With supplied wrench, tighten
servo sacer bolt completely, until it
hits bottom. Do not overtighten.
* With supplied
wrench, tighten servo
sacer bolt completely.
Do not overtighten.
!
!
!
9659
Servo saver
(lower)
9659
Servo saver
(lower)
9659
Servo saver
(upper)
9659
Servo saver
(lower)
9610
Servo saver
bolt
9610
Servo saver
bolt
9610
Servo saver
washer
(upper)
9610
Servo saver
washer
(upper)
black grease
#6588
9610
Servo saver
washer
(lower)
9659
Block
carrier
bushing
2221
4-40 x 7/16
bhcs
9659
Bellcrank
6272
Dust cover
foam
9659
Steering
rack
6276
Ballstud
.20 short
(silver)
6276
Ballstud
.20 short
(silver)
6272
Dust cover
foam
9610
Servo saver
washer
(upper)
9610
Servo saver
bolt
9657
Heavy duty
servo saver
spring
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2

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:: Steering Build - Step 4
:: Front Suspension Build - Step 1
:: Front Suspension Build - Step 2
Install the C Clip
into the groove
shown below.
!
Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2!
!
7496
B4 front
axle, hex
3977
3/16x3/8
bearing
9882
C-clip, 3/16
Do not overtighten steering
bolts. Make sure there is free
movement in the steering rack.
!
3856
Steering
rack bushing
6925
4-40 x 1/2
shcs
6915
4-40 x 5/8
fhcs
9640
Steering
bolt
(left)
9659
Steering
brace
x4
x3
x2
9640
Steering
bolt
(right)
9563
Front
bulkhead
9560
B4
chassis
9566
Top plate
6272
Foam
dust
cover
3977
3/16 x 3/8
bearing
7369
1/16”
universal
roll pin
7497
B4 wheel
hex adapter
(thin)
4449
4-40 x 3/16
aluminum
locknut
9880
Steering
blocks
hex style
(left, right)
4187
.030 washer
(nylon)
6277
Ballstud
.30 long
(silver)
Build left and
right sides!
!
Align the C clip on
the front axles
with the D shape
inside the steering
blocks.
!

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:: Front Suspension Build - Step 3
:: Front Suspension Build - Step 4
:: Front Suspension Build - Step 5
9562
Front
bumper
x2
6915
4-40x5/8
fhcs
9645
2-56 x 1/8
bhcs
7260
4-40
small
plain nut
9580
Caster
block 25˚
(left, right)
9622
Kingpin
Build left and
right sides!
6272
Foam
dust
cover
3983
Ballstud
.30 short
(black)
x2
9645
2-56x1/8
bhcs
7922
Spacer
9622
Hinge pin,
front outer
9578
B4 a-arms,
front
9564
Front hinge
pin brace
9621
Hinge pin,
front inner
4334
2-56x5/16
bhcs
x2 x2
7738
4-40 x 7/8
shcs
9568
B4 front
shock tower
6295
4-40
plain nut
6277
Ballstud .30
silver, long
x2
x2
x2
x2
9630
Ballstud
washer
6272
Dust cover
foam
x2
#1596
thread lock

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:: Front Suspension Build - Step 6
:: Front Suspension Build - Step 7
:: Transmission Build - Step 1
Front Camber Turnbuckle
1.26” (32.00mm)
1.44” (36.50mm)
Steering Turnbuckle
Orient the notch
to the left
throughout the
car. It indicates
which end has the
left hand threads!
!
7230
ball cup
(large)
7230
ball cup
(large)
6263
2.06”
turnbuckle
6263
2.06”
turnbuckle
x2
x2
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
9828
Diff gear
cover
9888
0.5mm gear
diff shim 9830
2x8mm
round end
pin
x2
x2
9831
3.6x0.7mm
o-ring
9831
4.7x1.42mm
o-ring
9830
Outdrive
cup
Build two!
6924
4-40x3/8
shcs
x4

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:: Transmission Build - Step 2
:: Transmission Build - Step 3
:: Transmission Build - Step 4
9601
Top shaft
9602
Top shaft
spacer
9826
Transmission case
(1 left, 1 right)
3977
Ball bearing
3/16x3/8
9361
Idler gear
shaft
9360
Idler gear
3977
Ball bearing
3/16x3/8
9832
Ball bearing
10x16mm
x2
x2
x2
x2
Align pin with
groove in
sun gear
!
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
9828
Diff gear
52T, 48P
9888
0.5mm gear
diff shim
9830
2x8mm
round end
pin
9831
4.7x1.42mm
o-ring
9829
Sun gear
Align pin with
groove in
sun gear
!
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
9829
Planet gear
shims
9829
Planet
gear
4675
2.5x6mm
fhcs
x4
x4
x2
x4
9829
Sun gear
9829
Cross pin
Use the 1.5mm allen
wrench to tighten the
2.5x6mm fhcs on the
diff gear cover
Align flat
spots
Ensure free outdrive
rotation before
installation!
!
!
!
!
9831
Diff gear
seal

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:: Transmission Build - Step 5
:: Transmission Build - Step 6
:: Transmission Build - Step 7
Compress
spring first.
!
#1596
thread lock
6913
4-40x1 1/4
shcs
9600
Motor plate
9587
Wing mounts
(1 left, 1 right)
x2
x2
x2
6919
4-40 x 5/16
bhcs
6925
4-40 x 1/2
shcs
9630
.030 alum.
ballstud
washer
9819
Motor
guard
6928
4-40 x 1
shcs
x2
x3
x3
Compress
spring first.
!
x2
x2
x2
x2
9604
Slipper hub
9603
Slipper
pad
9651
81T 48P
spur gear
See page 20 for gear
mesh, and slipper clutch
setting instructions!
!
!
6629
5-40
locknut
9605
Slipper
spring

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:: Rear End Build - Step 1
:: Rear End Build - Step 2
:: Rear End Build - Step 3
9269
5-40x1/2
fhcs
x2
9621
Hinge pin,
rear inner
9582
Rear B4 a-arms
(1 left, 1 right)
9645
2-56x1/8
bhcs
9818
Rear chassis
plate
9818
Rear arm
mount (3+2)
x2
x2
x2
9269
5-40x1/2
fhcs
x4
6272
Dust cover
foam
6277
Ballstud
.30 long
(silver)
9630
.030 alum.
ballstud
washer
9564
Rear chassis
brace
x2
x2 x2
9643
5-40x7/16
shcs
x2