Associated Electrics RC10T3 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUALFORTHE
RC10T3ELECTRICTRUCKS
#7003,7009,7010,7013,7038,7048
ASSOCIATED’SRC10T3TRUCK--
READER’SCHOICEOFTHEYEAR TIMES!
Radio Control Car Action magazine, July 2000, May 1999, May 1998
©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc.

TEAMKIT SPORTKIT BASIC KIT
Shocks: Hard
anodized, PTFE-
coated gray.
Rear Axles: MIP
CVD's.
Also includes:
Sealed ball bearings.
Shocks: Gold shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated
dogbones & stub axles.
Bushings throughout.
Also includes:
Mechanical speed
control and motor.
Shocks: Gold shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated
dogbones & stub axles.
Also includes:
Bushings throughout
and motor.
FACTORYTEAM
Shocks: Hard
anodized, PTFE-
coated gray.
Rear Axles: MIP
CVD's.
Sealed ball bearings.
Also includes:
Factory Team parts,
graphite chassis.
2
YOU WILL NEED THESE TOOLS TO ASSEMBLE YOUR KIT
Phillips screwdriver #2.
1/8" flat head screwdriver.
5/16" driver or glow plug wrench.
Needlenose pliers.
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue).
Hobby knife
WARNING!
This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
Precision ruler.
Team Associated Locking
Adhesive (#1596)
WARNING! Always use hand and eye
protection with cyanoacrylic glue!
REQUIREDEQUIPMENTTORUNYOURKIT
TOOLS SUPPLIED
Allen wrenches, .050",
1/16", 3/32", 5/64".
Molded tools (#6956):
HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex
shaped handles) such as the following made
by Associated:
#6957 .050" Allen wrench
#6958 1/16" Allen wrench
#6959 5/64" Allen wrench
#6960 3/32" Allen wrench
#6961 2.5mm Allen wrench
Hand drill with 1/8" & 1/4" bits
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Liquid dish soap
Nut drivers (screwdriver-handled hex socket
tools) such as the following from Associated:
#SP-86 3/16" nut driver
#SP-85 1/4" nut driver
WARNING!
Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic, or
composite materials. The fast rotation speed can heat up the screws
being installed. They can then break the molded parts or strip the
threads during installation.
All kit versions include:
2.40:1 transmission for effortless power handling.
Lexan T3 racing body.
Quadra-symmetric suspension for greater stability and handling.
Optimized front end geometry improves steerging and increases rigidity.
Adjustable battery placement for fine tuning of traction or steering.
2.2" one-piece front and rear wheels.
Pro-Line Edge M2 front tires and Pro-Line "Bowtie" M2 rear tires.
for the T3 Basic+ kit #7003
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be
determined by type and wind of
motor.
for the T3 Sport kit #7013
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with two servos.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
8 AA batteries.
for the T3 Team kit #7038
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
R/C electric motor.
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be
determined by type and wind of
motor.
8 AA batteries.
for the Factory Team kit #7048
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
R/C electric motor.
Pinion gear, 48 ptich. Teeth to be
determined by type and wind of
motor.
8 AA batteries.
BEARING KITS
BUSHING KITS
Pro-Line body in Team
and Factory Team kits shown.
Shocks: Oil-filled
shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated
dogbones & stub axles.
Painted truck body.
Also includes:
Bushings throughout,
quality AM radio, LRP
Runner speed control,
20 turn motor, glued
tires.
RTR ARR
Shocks: Oil-filled
shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated
dogbones & stub axles.
Painted truck body.
Also includes:
Bushings throughout,
glued tires.
for the T3 ARR truck #7009
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with one servo.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
Electronic speed control.
8 AA batteries.
for the T3 RTR TRUCK #7010
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
8 AA batteries.
FACTORY ASSEMBLED BUSHING TRUCKS

7211
step1
ASSEMBLE STEERING BLOCKS
Assemble parts #7220, 6466, 6273 and 6272.
Push #7221 (7221B*) axle into the #7220 steering
block, lining up holes.
Push the #7211 kingpin through both to clear any
burrs. Then remove the kingpin.
ASSEMBLE BLOCK CARRIERS
Note location of L and R on #7210 block carriers and
#7220 steering blocks.
Align holes of #7220 (L) inside #7210 (L). Add
one #4187 spacer to #7211 kingpin and insert
#7211 through block and axle. Add a #6272 dust
cover to the ball end as shown.
Insert one #4187 spacer and then one #6299 E-
clip to the bottom of #7211 kingpin.
Add screw locking compound such as #1596 Factory
Team Locking Adhesive® (not included in kit) to
#6951 set screw and tighten into #7221 (7221B*).
Now assemble right side.
LEFTSIDE
7210
6273
6299
"L" = left side
"R" = right side
BAGA
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
.050
7221, 7221B*
6272
(foam)
3
TOOLSUSED
Match this number
to the text to find
your way faster
Align this hole
with hole in #7220
7220
6951
6272
(foam)
4187
4187
"L" = left side
"R" = right side
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3585 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401
USA
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READTHISBEFOREBUILDING
READ THE MANUAL!
This manual is for several different T3 kits and will help you
assemble and set up each one. Read the manual before
starting your kit and before contacting us for help. "Hello,
Associated, I need some help." "Did you read the manual?"
OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER
The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish
that bag before you go on to the next bag. Sometimes you
will have parts remaining at the end of a bag. These will
become part of the next bag. Some bags may have a large
amount of small parts. To make it easier to find the parts, we
recommend using a partitioned paper plate for spreading out
the parts so they will be easier to find.
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS
We are constantly updating parts to improve our kits. These
changes, if any, will be noted in supplementary sheets located
in a parts bag or inside the kit box. Check the kit box before
you start and each bag as it is opened. When a supplement is
found, attach it to the appropriate section of the manual.
MANUAL FORMAT
The following explains the format of these instructions.
The beginning of each section indicates:
1Which bag to open ("BAG A") and which steps you'll be
using those parts for ("FOR STEPS 1-3").
2Which parts you will use for those steps. Remove only the
parts shown. "1:1" indicates an actual size drawing; place
your part on top and compare it so it does not get confused
with a similar part.
3Which tools you should have handy for that section.
4An asterix ( * ) next to a part number indicates the part used
in the Factory Team T3 kit. (You can use those numbers to
upgrade your T3 kits to Factory Team specs.)
5The instructions in each step are ordered in the order you
complete them, so read the words AND follow the pictures.
The numbers in circles are also in the drawing to help you
locate them faster.
6When we refer to left and right sides of the truck, we are
referring to the driver's point of view inside the truck.
8
Asterix ( * ) denotes Factory Team part number.
Use this number if you have the Factory Team kit.
©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc.
RACER'S NOTE: When using
optional 25 deg. block carriers,
remove this spacer.
6466
6273, qty 2
ball end
7210, qty 2
front block carrier,
30° caster
6272, qty 4
dust cover
7220, qty 2
front steering
block
6951, qty 2
4-40 set screw
6299, qty 2
E-clip
1:1
1:1
1:1 1:1
7221, 7221B*, qty 2
front axle
7211, qty 2
kingpin ball end
4187, qty 4
1/32" thin plastic
washer
1:1

ball cups thread on in opposite directions 1:1
REMOVING BALL CUPS
Hold the cup next to the ball
with your pliers and twist
the cup off.
7213, 7214*, qty 1
front shock tower
REMOVE SUSPENSION ARMS
Twist the #7205 (7204*) suspension arms
from the mold runners (shown in black)
with your pliers, and trim away remaining
molding with your hobby knife.
Place the #7223 (7204*) front shock mount
on the front arm, the taller end of the mount toward the
outside of the arm, and secure using two #6922 (6938*)
screws.
ARMS TO BULKHEAD
Attach the block carrier assembly to the #7205 (7204*)
suspension arm with its #9115 hinge pin and #6299 E-clips.
Align the #9125 bulkhead with the suspension arm hinge pin
holes as shown. Install #6299 E-clip to one end of #9110
hinge pin. Next hold the #9120 front cross brace in front of
the suspension arm while sliding the #9110 hinge pin
through the assembly. Install #6299 E-clip to other end of
pin. Assemble the other side the same way.
SHOCK TOWER TO BULKHEAD
Attach the shock screws and hardware #7413,
6936 and 6295. Do other side.
Attach the #9145 black ball ends and #7260
nuts.
Attach the #7213 (7214*) shock tower to the
#9125 bulkhead with the three #6924
screws.
Twist #7230 ball cups onto the #7253
(1408*) turnbuckle until you get the
dimension shown.
Add #6272 foam to the ball ends. Connect ball
ends with the turnbuckle #7230 ball cups as shown,
using your needlenose pliers.
7413, qty 2
4-40 x 3/4 6936, qty 2 #4 washer
6295, qty 2
4-40 nut 6924, qty 3 4-40 x 3/8
9145, qty 2
ball end
7230, qty 4
large ball cup
7253, 1408*, qty 2
turnbuckle
9110, qty 2
front inner hinge pin 9115, qty 2 front outer hinge pin
6299, qty 8
E-clip
9120, qty 1
cross brace
steel
9125, qty 1
front bulkhead
step2
LEFTSIDE
BAGA
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut 3/32", 1/16"
1:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
1:11:1
1:1 1:1 1:1
1:1
TOOLSUSED
COMPLETED FRONT ASSEMBLY
4
7205, 7204*, qty 2
front suspension arm
VIEWEDFROMREAR
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 2
7205, 7204*
9115
9125
9145
9120
6295
6936
6924
7230
9110
6299
7260
7413
7205, 7204*
HOW TO USE THE
TURNBUCKLE WRENCH
3 13/32" (3.40" or 86.4mm)
7253, 1408*
7253, 1408*
7223, 7204*
9
7205, 7204*
7223, 7204*, qty 2
front shock mount
1:1
6922, 6938* qty 4
4-40 x 1/2
6922,
6938*
6299
6299
6299
7230
7413
7260
6272
6272
9
9
9
7213, 7214*

KICKUP TO CHASSIS
Add screw locking compound such as #1596
Factory Team Locking Adhesive (not included
in kit) to the three #9215 screws and attach
the #9210 (9210B*) aluminum kickup (nose
plate) to the #7308 (7309*) chassis.
Place the two #9160 servo saver/bell crank
mounting pins in the locating holes.
9215, qty 3
6-32 x 3/16
step1
9160, qty 1
mounting pin,
right hand
9160, qty 1
mounting pin,
left hand
SERVO SAVER
Push one #9155 servo saver
bushing into each end of the
#9158 (9156B*) aluminum
tube.
Slide the two #9155 servo
saver arms onto the tube.
Slide the #9157 spring and
#9158 (9156B*) adjusting nut
on the tube. Tighten the nut
until 1/32" of the tube threads
are exposed.
Add three #6270 ball ends
where shown and three
#6272 foam dust covers onto
them.
BELLCRANK
Install the two #9155
bushings (or 9162* bearings)
into the #9155 bell crank.
Add two #6270 ball ends
where shown and two #6272
foam dust covers onto them.
6270, qty 5
ball end 6272, qty 5 dust cover 9155, qty 2 left hand servo
saver bushing
9155, qty 1
servo saver arm 9155, qty 1 servo saver
arm
9158, 9156B*, qty 1
tube,
aluminum
9158, 9156B*, qty 1
adjusting nut
9157, qty 1
servo saver
spring
9155, qty 1
bell crank
9165, qty 1
drag link
DRAG LINK
Install the #9165 drag link
over the two ball ends with
your needlenose pliers.
1:1 1:1
1:1 1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
9210, 9210B*, qty 1
kickup
TOOLSUSED
step2
5
step3
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-3
9210,
9210B*
9160
9215
9160
9215 9215
6272
6272
6272
9155
9155
9158, 9156B*
9155
9155
9155,
9162*
9155, 9162*
9155
6270
6270
6270
6270
9158, 9156B*
9157
6272
9165
BAGB
9162*, qty 2
ball bearing
OR
9155, qty 2
bushing
1:1
7308,
7309*
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SERVO SAVER TO
CHASSIS
Place the servo saver
assembly over the pins.
TOP PLATE TO
CHASSIS
Line up the #9130
(9131*) front top plate
with the servo saver pins
and screw holes.
Bolt down the top plate
with two #6923 screws
tightly, then back off
both screws one full
turn. This will allow us to
accomplish step 5.
6292, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
BAGB
9130, 9131*, qty 1
front top plate
6923, qty 2
4-40 x 3/4 9220, qty 1 front bumper
7673, 6933*, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16
1:1 1:1 1:1
FRONT END TO CHASSIS
Slip front end under top plate, then
push rearward over kickup.
TOOLSUSED
step4
1/16"
step5
6
step6
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 4-7
9130,
9131*
6923
under top plate
over kickup
6923
BUMPER TO CHASSIS
Add two #6292 screws to secure the front
end assembly to the front kickup.
Go back and tighten the two #6923 screws
from Bag B in step 4.
Bolt on the #9220 bumper with the two
#7673 (6933*) screws.
7673, 6933*
6292
7673, 6933*
9220
6292
2step7
BODY MOUNT TO CHASSIS
Secure the #7321 front body
mount to the top plate with two
#6918 screws.
7321
6918
1:1
6918, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 7321, qty 1 front body mount

7253, 1408*, qty 2
2.62" turnbuckle
7230, qty 4
large ball cup
1:1 1:1
TURNBUCKLES
Add #7230 ball cups to two
#7253 or 1408* turnbuckles to
the dimension shown.
Pop on the turnbuckles with
your needlenose pliers. Do both
sides.
TOOLSUSED
step8
7
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 8
ball cups thread on in opposite directions
3 3/8" (3.37" or 85.7mm)
7230 72307253, 1408*
1:1
AboutTires&Inserts
REAR TIRES
Tire choice is one of the most crucial
choices a racer has to make.
How do I know which tire to use?
The harder the surface, the smaller the
pin or spike on the tire. If the surface is
soft or has a loose layer on top, the tire
pin or spike will become longer to try
and get down to the harder surface
below.
The smoother the surface, the softer the
tire compound can be. With rougher
surfaces, choose medium compound.
Grass calls for hard compounds.
Rougher surfaces and many corners
favor rounded profile tires for their
cornering traction. Smoother surfaces
favor flatter profile tires for their
maximum flat surface traction.
Choose the tire that the most successful
racers are using at that track. This saves
you money--it keeps you from buying
tires that won't work on the track.
FOAM TIRE INSERTS
Today's tires are thin and need support
to retain their shape. Tire inserts give
this support.
How do I know which foam to use?
The foam insert's density is important.
The foam insert that comes with the tires
nine times out of ten is the insert you
should use.
Too firm an insert will cause your car to
bounce, resulting in loss of traction.
Too light a foam will cause the car to
wander and to be very unstable.
TIPS FOR TIRES
1. With one piece rims,
glue the tires to the
rims with CA.
Remember afterwards
to vent the tires with a
small hole so they
won't bounce.
2. Try applying tire
traction compound to
all four tires when
encountering slick
surfaces. Use traction
compound when on
dry, clean tracks when
you need more
traction, especially
through the corners.
TIP FOR INSERTS
1. Trim your foam
inserts at the inside
edge of the foam. This
will allow the beads of
the tire to fit to the rim
better and the foam will
also support the tire
much better.
(This information and more is found in the
Complete Tuning Guide: T3 booklet.
For more about this booklet, turn to page 30.)

TRIM SUSPENSION ARMS
Twist the #7340 (7339*) suspension arms
from the mold runners (shown in black)
with your pliers, and trim away the
remaining molding with your hobby knife.
step2
LEFTSIDE
REAR PLATE TO CHASSIS
Attach the two #9267 (3-3) rear suspension arm mounts to the
#9241 (9241B*) chassis plate with two #9269 5-40 x 1/2
screws and a single #6936 washer as shown.
These mounts are marked L3-3 (left) and R3-3 (right). The
coding stands for 3° toe in and 3° anti-squat. NOTE: by using
the #4 washer, your anti-squat is effectively reduced to 1.5°.
Fasten the chassis plate to the bottom of the chassis with four
#6292 screws.
Add two #6273 ball ends to the inside holes of the chassis,
then thread on the #7260 nuts to the ball ends. Then add the
#6272 foam dust covers.
SUSPENSION ARMS TO MOUNTS
Attach the #7341 (7339*) left shock mount to the #7340 (7339*) left
suspension arm with two #6917 (6860*) screws. Both mount and
arm are labeled "L".
Attach the #7340 (7339*) left suspension arm to the #9267 left
mount with the #9260 hinge pin and #6299 E-clips.
Now do the right side.
step1
8
step3
LEFTSIDE
7340, 7339*, qty pr
rear suspension arm
9267, qty 2
rear suspension mount, 3-3
(3° toe-in, 3° anti-squat)
9260, qty 2
rear inner hinge pin 9241, 9241B*, qty 1
rear chassis plate
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut 6272, qty 2 dust cover
1:1 1:1 1:1
6273, qty 2
ball end
1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip
1:1
9269, qty 4
5-40 x 1/2
1:1
6292, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
1:1 TOOLSUSED
1/16", 5/64"
1:1
6936, qty 2
#4 washer
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-3
7341, 7339*
Make sure the
arm's outer rib
is facing down
7340, 7339*
BAGC
3
7340, 7339*
9267
9269 9269
6936
6292
6292
6292
6292
6273 6272
7260
6273
6272
7340, 7339*
6917,
6860*
9267
9260 6299
6299
7341, 7339*qty pr
rear shock mount
1:1
6917, 6860*, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
9241, 9241B*

SET UP DIFF GEAR
Add a generous amount of #6591 diff lube to the
#9365 diff gear ball holes and push in the twelve
#6581 diff balls. Then push in the lube that was
pushed out.
Insert one #6597 bushing or #6589 bearing into
the gear.
BAGD
9365, qty 1
diff gear
1:1
6581, qty 12
diff balls
carbide
6591, qty 1
diff lube
6597, qty 1
5/32 x 5/16
bushing
BEARING
KITS
1:1
9365
6581 1:1
6589, qty 1
5/32 x 5/16
ball bearing
LEFT OUTDRIVE HUB
Push in the #6582 spring and
#6575 T-nut.
9370, qty 1
left diff
outdrive hub
6582, qty 1
diff spring
6575, qty 1
T-nut
6573, qty 2
diff thrust
washer
6574, qty 6
diff thrust
ball
6575, qty 1
2-56 diff bolt
9375, qty 1
right diff
outdrive hub
6575, qty 1
diff thrust bolt
cover, nylon
9367, qty 2
diff drive ring
6582
9367
9370
6573
6575
6588, qty 1
black grease
6574
6573
9375
6575
1:1
RIGHT OUTDRIVE HUB
Insert one #6597 bushing or #6589
bearing into the #9375 right hub.
Add a light coat of #6591 diff lube to right
hub where shown.
Place a #9367 diff drive ring and then the
gear assembly on the hub.
ASSEMBLE THE HUBS
Add a light coat of #6591 diff lube to left
hub where shown.
Place a #9367 diff drive ring on the hub.
Push the #9370 left hub over the diff bolt
and center the hub.
CHECK ALIGNMENT OF HUBS
Tighten the diff with your 5/64" Allen
wrench, but not completely.
Rotate the diff hubs several times as you
are tightening the bolt to check for proper
alignment of the parts.
We'll adjust the diff on the next page.
9367
9375
9370
6597, qty 1
5/32 x 5/16
bushing
1:1 1:1
6589, qty 1
5/32 x 5/16
ball bearing
1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 TOOLSUSED
step1
9
5/64"
step2 step3
6575
6588
6591
6591
step4
RIGHT
LEFT
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-5
6591
RIGHT OUTDRIVE HUB
Slide one #6573 washer onto the #6575
bolt. Apply a generous amount of #6588
black grease to the washer on the side
facing away from the bolt head.
Stick six #6574 balls into the grease
against the bolt and washer. Add the other
#6573 washer. The grease will hold the
balls in place during assembly.
Slide all this into the #9375 right outdrive
hub, being careful not to lose any of the
balls.
Insert the #6575 bolt cover.
7
8
9
BUSHING
KITS
BEARING
KITS BUSHING KITS

BAGD
9352, qty 1
right tranny case 9352, qty 1 left tranny case
3976, qty 2
3/8 x 5/8
unflanged bearing
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
unflanged bearing
6598, qty 2
3/8 x 5/8
bushing
6599, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bushing
1:1
6571, qty 1
top shaft/gear 7669, qty 2
top shaft
spacer
9360, qty 1
idler gear
ADD BUSHINGS OR BEARINGS
TO THE CASE HALVES
Cut the two #9352 transmission
case halves and the three #9352
spacers from the runner.
Add bushings or bearings to each
case half.
1:1
9361, qty 1
idler gear shaft
6928, 6935*, qty 3
4-40 x 1
6572, qty 1
drive shaft
roll pin
6292, 6934*, qty 1
4-40 x 3/8
1:1 1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
ADJUST THE DIFFERENTIAL
As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the
T-nut ears moving closer to the bottom of the diff
hub slot. This compresses the spring behind the
T-nut. The spring should be fully compressed at
the same time the T-nut reaches the end of the
slot. Caution: Pay close attention to feeling when
the spring is fully compressed. Do not overtighten
the bolt. When you feel the spring fully compressed,
loosen the diff bolt 1/8 of a turn. No more, no less.
Your diff should now operate very smoothly when
turning the hubs in opposite directions. After you have
driven the car once, recheck the diff adjustment.
Never adjust the diff any other way.
INSIDE THE TRANNY
Install the right side diff assembly into the right case.
(Insert the side that has the diff bolt head showing.)
Add the #7669 spacer to the #6571 drive shaft and
put both into the right case.
Install the two bushings or bearings in the #9360
gear, followed by the #9361 shaft. Insert the
assembly into the right case.
Add the other #7669 spacer to the #6571 shaft and
put the case halves together.
OUTSIDE THE TRANNY
Screw the halves together with one
#6292 (6934*) bolt.
Insert the #6572 roll pin into the shaft
hole with your needlenose pliers.
Push the three #6928 (6935*) bolts
through, each with its own #7337 washer.
step5
TOOLSUSED
1/16", 3/32"
step6
step7
10
1:1
center pin about shaft
9352 9352
9352
RIGHT LEFT
6599, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bushing
1:1
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
unflanged bearing
1:1
LEFT
7337, qty 3
washer, gold
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 6-7
RIGHT
7669
7669
6571
9360
9361
6292, 6934*
6572
6928,
6935*
7337
7337
7337
diff bolt head on this end
6928,
6935*
6928,
6935*
BEARING
KITS BUSHING KITS
BEARING
KITS BUSHING KITS

REMOVE THE BACKING
Remove the backing and
center from the #7373
gasket.
BAGD
INSTALL THE MOTOR PLATE
Center the #7373 gasket around the
large round hole of the #9245
(9245B*) plate.
Install the three #9352 spacers.
Line up the #9245 (9245B*) plate
and fasten with the three #6928
(6935*) screws.
7373, qty 1
motor plate gasket
foam
1:1
9352, qty 3
motor plate
spacer
9245, 9245B*, qty 1
motor plate
INSTALL THE ASSOCIATED TORQUE CLUTCH (ATC)
Add the #9251 inner hub to the shaft, lining up the notch with the roll
pin.
Install the #9253 clutch disc into the inner hub, then add the #9252
outer hub and #6599 bushing.
Install parts in the following order: #6594 (silverthin), 6594 (gold
thick), 6594 (silver thin), 6587 black spring, 6629 locknut.
Orient the #6695 spur gear side facing out as shown and mount to
#9252 with two #6568 screws.
Tighten the #6629 locknut so the end of the shaft is flush with the end
of the nut. This is a good initial adjustment. For further info on the
torque clutch, see the tuning section on page 27.
MOUNT THE TRANSMISSION
Mount the #9380 (9381*) brace with two #7874 (7873*)
screws.
Mount the tranny with the two #6292 (6934*) screws
from below, lining up the motor plate holes as shown.
Bolt the motor plate to the rear chassis with two #6568
screws.
6587, qty 1
torque control
spring
6629, qty 1
5-40 locknut
1:1
6594, qty 2
thrust bearing
washer (thin)
6594, qty 1
thrust bearing
(thick gold)
6599, qty 1
3/16 x 3/8
bushing
1:1
6695, qty 1
87T 48 pitch
spur gear
9251, qty 1
inner torque
clutch hub
9252, qty 1
outer torque
clutch hub
9253, qty 1
clutch disc
9380, 9381*, qty 1
rear transmission
brace
7874, 7873*, qty 2
4-40 x 7/16
1:1
6568, qty 4
4-40 x 3/16
6292, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1 TOOLSUSED
step8
step11
LEFTSIDE
1/16", 3/32"
step9
step10
11
9352
9245, 9245B*
9251
9252
9253
6587
6629
6695
6568
6568
6599 bushing
6292, 6934*
7874, 7873*
6594
silver color
6594
gold color
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 8-11
1:1
7874, 7873*
6292, 6934*
7373
9352
9352
6928, 6935*
7373
9380,
9381*
6568
6568

12
BAGE
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
TOOLSUSED
.050"
1:1
7368, qty 4
thin shim
1:1
7381, qty 2
set screw
6588, qty 1
black grease
7380, qty 2
MIP CVD axle
7379, qty 2
MIP CVD bone
7381, qty 2
coupling
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 ball bearing
unflanged
1:1
7381, qty 2
cross pin
1:1
1:1
7377, qty 2
spacer
7366, qty pr
hub carrier
7369, qty 2
drive pin
1:1
7368, qty 2
thick shim
1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip
1:1
9263, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
1:1
7383, qty 1
MIP thread lock
step1 TEAM/FT
5
7369
7368 3977
7377 7366
7368
7380
7381
7379
7381
coupling 7381
6588
7383
thread lock
3977
9
step2 TEAM/FT
6299
9263
6299
6466
3
hub carrier
assembly
the "L" marked
hub goes on
the left side
of the truck
TEAM/FT ONLY: MOUNT REAR HUB CARRIERS
Place the left rear hub carrier assembly and two
1/16" #6466 spacers between the holes as shown.
The spacers are on the back side of the hub carrier,
shortening the wheelbase.
Install the #9263 hinge pin through the arm and hub
carrier. Install two #6299 E-clips.
Follow steps 1 & 2 for the right side.
TEAM/FT ONLY: ASSEMBLE MIP CVD'S
Spread some #6588 Associated black grease inside the #7380 axle
hole where shown, then on the #7381 coupling. Slide the coupling into
the axle.
Slide the #7380 axle into the #7379 dogbone, aligning the cross holes.
Insert the #7381 cross pin, spacing it evenly on both sides of the bone.
Add the #7383 MIP thread lock to the #7381 set screw. Angle and turn
the CVD so the set screw can be screwed in with the Allen wrench.
Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining CVD.
Slide two #7368 thin shims onto the #7380 axle. Slide one
#3977 unflanged bearing onto the axle. Push the CVD
assembly into the back of the #7366 rear hub carrier.
Slide one #7377 spacer into the hub carrier from the
front followed by the second #3977 bearing.
Slide one #7368 thick shim onto the axle.
Install the #7369 drive pin with your
needlenose pliers.
Assemble the other hub carrier.
Thread on the #6273 ball end into the
hole shown and add the #7260 nut to
the other side. (When you do the other
hub carrier, thread the ball end into the
other side so both ball ends will point to
the front when assembled.) Add a
#6272 dust cover to the ball ends.
6273
6272
7260
TEAM&FACTORYTEAMKITSONLY
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut
6272, qty 2
dust cover
1:1 1:1 1:1
6273, qty 2
ball end
1:1
6466, qty 4
spacer, 1/16"

step1
ASSEMBLE REAR AXLES
Slide one #3977 bearing onto the #7378 axle and
one #7377 bearing spacer on the axle. Push the
axle into the back of the #7366 left hub carrier.
Install the second #3977 bearing into the hub
carrier.
Slide two #7368 thin shims onto the axle. Push
the #7369 roll pin into the axle hole and center
both ends outside.
Thread the #6273 ball end into the hole shown
and add the #7260 nut to the other side.
(When
you do the other hub carrier, thread the ball end
into the other side so both ball ends will point to
the front when assembled.)
Add a #6272 dust
cover to the ball end.
Slide the #7361 dogbone into the axle. 7366
7369
6273
7377
7361
BAGE
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
TOOLSUSED
.050"
6466, qty 4
1/16" spacer
1:1
9263, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip
1:1
7369, qty 2
roll pin
1:1
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 bushing
unflanged
1:1
5407, qty 2
red O-ring
1:1
7378, qty 2
stub axle
7361, qty 2
dogbone
SUPPLEMENTARYSHEET
6299
9263
6299
5407
4
hub carrier
assembly
the "L" marked
hub goes on
the left side
of the truck
MOUNT REAR HUB CARRIERS
Push the #5407 O-ring into the outdrive of the
transmission, then the dogbone and hub
carrier assembly into the transmission
outdrive. The dogbone pins should slide into
the slots of the outdrive.
Place the hub carrier assembly and two 1/16"
#6466 spacers between the arms holes. The
spacers are on the back side of the hub
carrier, which pushes the hub carrier closer to
the front axle, shortening the wheelbase.
Install the #9263 hinge pin through arm,
spacers and hub carrier. Install two #6299 E-
clips.
Assemble and mount the other side.
3977
3977
7368
6272 7260
7378
step2
6466
7366, qty 2
hub carrier
1:1
7368, qty 4
thin shim
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut 6272, qty 2 dust cover
1:1 1:1 1:1
6273, qty 2
ball end
1:1
7377, qty 2
bearing spacer
For RC10T3 Team Built Trucks only.
This page replaces page 13 of your RC10T3 instruction manual.

step1BASIC,SPORT,RTR,ARR trucks
ASSEMBLE REAR AXLES
Install a #6599 bushing into both ends of the
#7366 left hub carrier.
Push the #7378 axle into the #7366 hub
carrier.
Slide two #7368 thin shims onto the end of
the axle.
Push the #7369 drive pin into the axle hole
and center both ends outside.
Thread on the #6273 ball end into the hole
shown and add the #7260 nut to the other
side. (When you do the other hub carrier,
thread the ball end into the other side so
both ball ends will point to the front when
assembled.) Add a #6272 dust cover to the
ball end.
Slide the #7361 dogbone into the axle. 7366
7369
6273
6599
7361
13
BAGE
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
TOOLSUSED
.050"
6466, qty 4
1/16" spacer
1:1
9263, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip
1:1
7369, qty 2
drive pin
1:1
6599, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 bushing
unflanged
1:1
5407, qty 2
O-ring
1:1
7378, qty 2
stub axle
7361, qty 2
dogbone
BASIC,SPORT,RTR,ARRONLY
6299
9263
6299
5407
4
hub carrier
assembly
the "L" marked
hub goes on
the left side
of the truck
MOUNT REAR HUB CARRIERS
Push the #5407 O-ring into the outdrive of the
transmission, then the dogbone and hub
carrier assembly into the transmission
outdrive. The dogbone pins should slide into
the slots of the outdrive.
Place the hub carrier assembly and two 1/16"
#6466 spacers between the arms holes. The
spacers are on the back side of the hub
carrier, which pushes the hub carrier closer to
the front axle, shortening the wheelbase.
Install the #9263 hinge pin through arm,
spacers and hub carrier. Install two #6299 E-
clips.
Assemble and mount the other side.
6599
7368
6272
7260
7378
6466
7366, qty 2
hub carrier
1:1
7368, qty 4
thin shim
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut
6272, qty 2
dust cover
1:1 1:1 1:1
6273, qty 2
ball end
step2BASIC,SPORT,RTR,ARRtrucks

7260
TOOLSUSED
BAGE
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 3-4
6292, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
6915, qty 2
4-40 x 5/8
1:1
MOUNT THE REAR SHOCK
TOWER
Orient the tower outward as
shown and mount to bulkhead
with #6292 (6934*) screws.
Fasten the tower to the
transmission brace with the
#6915 screws.
Add two #7413 screws in the
middle holes at top, then thread
on #7260 nuts.
1:1
7413, qty 2
4-40 x 3/4
1:1
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut
14
step2
LEFTSIDE
REARVIEW
1/16", 3/32"
COMPLETED REAR ASSEMBLY
step3
ADD TURNBUCKLES
Twist #7230 ball cups onto the
#7253 (1408*) turnbuckle until
you get the dimension shown.
Ball cups will face in opposite
directions.
Connect ball ends with the
turnbuckle ball cups as shown,
using your needlenose pliers.
Assemble both right and left
sides.
7230, qty 4
large ball cup
1:1
7351, 7349*, qty 1
rear shock tower
1:1
ball cups thread on in opposite directions
3 1/2" (3.50" or 88.9mm)
7230 72307253, 1408*
1:1
7260
6292, 6934*
7253, 1408*, qty 2
2.62" turnbuckle
1:1
7351, 7349*
6292, 6934*
6915
7413
7413

15
step1
1:1
6465, qty 2
shock piston #1
BAGF
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
REMOVE SHOCK PARTS
Remove the #6440 shock
parts from the molding tree
carefully so no part of the
molding runner remains. It is
safer to remove a tiny
amount of the shock part
than to risk the chance of a
burr remaining on the part.
Short blade scissors or a
hobby knife will work.
1:1
5407, qty 8
red O-ring
TEAM/FT 7410, qty 2
1.39 rear shock body
1:1
6465, qty 2
shock piston #2
6440, qty 4
split locking washer
1:1
6440, qty 8
small spacer
1:1
6440, qty 4
large spacer 6429, qty 1
shock assembly tool
5422, qty 1
30 wt oil
TEAM/FT 6436, qty 2
1.02 front shock body
6465
TRIM SHOCK PISTONS
Burrs interfere with smooth
shock action within the shock
body. To remove from tree
without creating burrs, twist
up, not down. Remove two
each of #1 and #2.
Remove remaining burrs
carefully with hobby knife.
burr
wrong
right
2
step2
Install the shock parts onto the #6429 shock tool as shown.
One shock clip (split locking washer), one thin spacer, one
red O-ring, one thick spacer, one red O-ring, and one thin
spacer.
Remove the #5422 oil and add 3-4 drops to the inside of
the shock body and to the seal parts.
Insert the tool and the seal parts into the shock body all
the way. Push easily until the parts snap into place.
Check the tool height in fig. 2-4. The left shock shows just
before snapping into place, the right shows after.
Assemble the remaining shocks the same way.
If your shocks do not snap together easily, check the
internal parts for burrs again.
DISMANTLING SHOCK
PARTS
Here is how to dismantle the
shocks when it's rebuild time.
Put the shock assembly tootip
into thebottom the shock until
it rests against the small
washer as shown, then push
to unclip the shock clip (split
locking washer).
5422
OIL
6429
5407
OIL
5422
fig. 2-4
BEFORE
SNAP
AFTER
SNAP
6429
6440
small
washer
shock
clip
shock
tooltip
shock
interior
5
BASIC/SPORT 7411, qty 2
gold 1.39 rear shock body BASIC/SPORT 6425, qty 2
gold 1.02 front shock body
TOOLSUSED
RTR, ARR
6425B, qty 2
blue 1.02 front shock body
RTR, ARR
6424B, qty 2
blue 1.32 rear shock body

16
6
step3
BAGF
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 3-4
TOOLSUSED
ASSEMBLE SHOCKS
Install the #6469 large O-ring over the thread of
each shock body.
On the #6459 (6417*) front shock shaft, install a
#6299 E-clip on both sides of the #6465 (#2) piston
from step #1.
On the #6458 (6416*) rear shock shaft, install a
#6299 E-clip on both sides of a #6465 (#1) piston
from step #1.
Insert the shock shaft assemblies into the shock
bodies.
Push the #7217 pivot ball and eyelet together.
As you hold the shaft with a rag and needlenose
pliers next to the threads, screw the eyelet onto the
end of each shock shaft.
1:1
6469, qty 4
large O-ring
6469
6459,
6417*
6299
6465 (#2)
6465 (#1)
7217 pivot ball
7217 eyelet
6469 6299
6458,
6416* 6299
6299
7217 pivot ball
7217 eyelet
FRONT
REAR
TEAM/FT 7410
SPORT/BASIC 7411
RTR, ARR 6424B
1:1
6459, 6417*, qty 2
1.02 front shock shaft
6458, 6416*, qty 2
1.32 rear shock shaft
1:1
6299, qty 8
E-clip
1:1
1:1
6465, qty 2
shock piston #1
(for rear shocks)
1:1
6465, qty 2
shock piston #2
(for front shocks)
7217, qty 4
pivot ball
7217, qty 4
eyelet
6428, qty 4
shock cap
FILLING THE SHOCKS
Holding the shocks upright, fill
with oil to the top of the shock
body.
Slowly move the shaft up and
down several times to allow air
bubbles to escape to the top.
Refill with oil to the top of the
shock body.
Push the shaft in until the
piston is level with top of shock
body. The oil will slightly bulge
up above the shock body.
Fill the #6428 shock cap
about halfway with oil and install
it onto the body. Try to retain as
much oil as possible during
assembly. The shaft will extend
out as you tighten the cap down.
SETTING THE REBOUND
Move the shock shaft in and
out a few times and then push it
all the way in. It should be easy
to push the shaft in until the
eyelet hits the body.
1/4" to 3/8"
(6.3mm - 9.5mm")
6428
HOW TO
TIGHTEN
THE CAP
ON YOUR
SHOCK
Then the shaft should push itself
out approximately 1/4" to 3/8"
(6.3mm - 9.5mm").
If the shock does not push out
this far, there is not enough oil in
them. Add just a little oil and try
steps 6-7 again.
If the shocks push out farther
than the distance in step seven, or
you cannot push the shaft in until
the eyelet hits the body, there is too
much oil. Loosen the cap a half turn
(with the shaft extended) and pump
out a small amount of oil by
pushing the shaft in. Retighten the
cap and try steps 6-7 again.
step4
shock body
shaft
eyelet
5422, qty 1
30 wt oil
TEAM/FT 6436
SPORT/BASIC 6425
RTR, ARR 6425B

step5
BAGF
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 5
TOOLSUSED
3/32"
FINISH SHOCKS
Slide one #8846 1/4" preload spacer onto
the rear shock body.
Slide one #8846 1/16" and one 1/8"
preload spacer onto the front shock body.
Slide on the #6475 spring collar, then
springs on the rear shocks, and springs on
the front shocks.
Compress the springs to add the #6475
spring cup.
1:1
8846, qty 2- 1/16", 2-1/8", 2-1/4"
preload spacers
FRONT
REAR
1/16"
1/4"
1/8"
8846
8846
8846
6475
spring collar
6475
spring cup
6475, qty 4
spring collar
6475, qty 4
spring cup
BASIC/SPORT
TEAM/FT
6480, qty 2
rear green spring
BASIC/SPORT
TEAM/FT
7427, qty 2
front green spring
17
REAR SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 bushings as shown.
Push shock cap over bushing and add #6472 locknut. Do not
overtighten or the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock with the #6918 screw into the arm outer
hole.
Do the other rear shock.
FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 bushings as shown.
Push shock cap over bushing and add #6472 locknut. Do not
overtighten or the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock with the #6918 screw into the arm's middle
hole.
Do the other front shock.
6472, qty 4
4-40/5-40
locknut
BAGF
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 6-7
6918, qty 4
4-40 x 1/2
6473, qty 4
shock bushing
1:11:1 TOOLSUSED
step6
RIGHTSIDE step7 RIGHTSIDE
1/16", 3/32"
1
4
in middle hole
of shock tower
in middle
hole of arm
4
in outer hole
of shock tower
6473
6472
6918
6473
6472
6918
RTR, ARR
6478, qty 2
rear silver spring
RTR, ARR
7428, qty 2
front silver spring
BASIC/SPORT
TEAM/FT
REAR: 6480 green
FRONT: 7427 green
RTR, ARR
REAR: 6478 silver
FRONT: 7428 silver

BAGG
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 2
9170, qty 2
servo link cup
9170, qty 1
servo link
MOUNT THE SERVO
Mount the servo with two
#7673 (6933*) screws.
Assemble the #9170 servo
link, matching the length to the
true scale drawing.
Use needle-nose pliers to
attach link to ball ends.
7673, 6933*, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16
1:1
13/16"
.812"
20.4mm
9170 9170
BAGG
6515, qty 2
3mm x 6mm
gold
1:1 1:1
6936, qty 2
#4 washer
1:1
6951, qty 1
4-40 x 1/8
set screw
SPORT ONLY
6681, qty 1
23 tooth
pinion gear
SPORT ONLY
6742, qty 1
motor connection plug
SPORT ONLY
580, qty 1
motor
SPORT ONLY
6520, qty 3
.1uf capacitor
1:11:1
9170
TOOLSUSED
18
.050", 1/16"
step2
RIGHTSIDE
TOOLSUSED
.050", 3/32"
7673,
6933*
1:1
7673,
6933*
BAGG
9180, qty 1 ea
servo horns
1:1
ASSEMBLE THE SERVO
Find the approporiate #9180 servo horn for your servo,
marked "A" for Airtronics, "F" for Futaba, "J" for JRPropo,
and "H" for Hitec. Remove the servo horn from your servo
and replace with the #9180 horn, then fasten with the stock
mounting screw.
Install the #6270 ball end into the servo horn. Add the
#6272 dust cover.
Attach the #7336 mounts with the #6917 (6860*) screws
and #7337 washers. Add the #7336 spacers if you have an
Airtronics servo.
6270, qty 1
ball end
6272, qty 1
dust cover
7336, qty 2
servo mount
7336, qty 2
servo mount
spacer
7337, qty 4
washer
1:1
1:1 TOOLSUSED
step1
1/16"
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
6917, 6860*
use spacers with
Airtronics servo
BASIC, SPORT, TEAM ONLY
6917, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
OR
FT ONLY
6860*, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
1:11:1
9180
6270
6272
7336
7336
servo mount
7337
7337
6917, 6860*
6917, 6860*
stock mounting
screw
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 3

#2 washer
3721
#2 screw
MODIFY THE SERVO HORN
There are many servo horns available. The round one is the
best one.
You must modify the horn if you are not using the round one.
Trim them so they don't go beyond the #6712 throttle wiper
arm outer edge. Also trim so it will clear the resistor.
BAGG
7527, qty 2
throttle servo mount
1:1
MOUNTS TO SERVO
Attach the #7527 mounts to the servo with four #6932 screws and
four #6936 washers. Orient your servo output shaft as shown here.
6932, qty 6
4-40 x 5/16
1:1
6936, qty 7
#4 washer
8850, qty 1 ea.
throttle resistor
mounting brackets
6711, qty 1
throttle resistor
6712, qty 1
throttle wiper arm
6714, qty 1
throttle bypass
mount
6925, qty 1
4-40 x 1/2
6714, qty 1
throttle bypass tab
6924, qty 1
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
1:1 1:1
RESISTOR TO SERVO
Push the #8850 brackets
into the #6711 resistor.
Attach the brackets to the
mounts with two #6932
screws and two #6936
washers.
6242, qty 1
4-40 locknut
TOOLSUSED
step4 step5
19
3/32"
1:11:1
3721, qty 1
2-56
self-tapping
qty 1
#2 washer
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Sport: steps 4-6
SPORTKITONLY
best one
trim horns so they
don't go beyond wiper arm
or hit the resistor
7527
7527
6932
6932
6936
8850
6711
6932
6932
6932
6936
6936
6936
6932
6936 8850
6936
6681
6951
6936
6515
INSTALL THE MOTOR
Attach three capacitors to your motor according to the instructions that
came with your motor, if they are not on already. For the Sport kit,
solder the colored plug wire to a positive tab on the motor and the
black wire to a negative tab. For the Basic, Team & Factory Team
kits, you must buy your own motor, then follow this step.
Install the #6681 gear with the #6951 set screw going to the flat side
of the shaft. For the Basic, Team & Factory Team kits,you must buy
your own pinion gear. If you use an electonic speed control, see its
directions for installing motor capacitors.
Use two #6515 screws and two #6936 washers
to mount the motor as shown so the gears mesh.
SET THE GEAR MESH
You should be able to rock the spur gear back and forth in the teeth of
the pinion gear without making the pinion gear move. If the plastic
gear is tight, then loosen the #6515 screws and move the motor
away, then try again. A gear mesh that is too tight or too
loose will reduce power and damage the gear teeth.
step3
RIGHTSIDE