Associated Electrics SC10 4x4 User manual

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::Introduction
::KITFeatures
::RequiredtocompleteyourSC104X4Kit:
::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 SC10 4x4. 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.
Team Associated, the only RC car company with 24 World Championships is proud to present the SC10 4x4!
Starting with a clean sheet of paper, Team Associated’s Area 51 design engineers have created the ultimate four-wheel drive short-
course racer, the SC10 4x4.
Its composite modular chassis design with sealed receiver box and removable ESC tray, combined with innovative features such
as 13mm big bore shocks, a decoupled slipper clutch, and a hybrid belt/gear drive system, make the SC10 4x4 unlike any other
short-course truck on the planet. In addition to these unique features, a long list of competition-proven components create an
extremely high performance and durable state-of-the-art race truck.
It’s not often a new platform is introduced that redefines a class. The engineers of Area 51 seized the opportunity to create the next
legendary vehicle. Once you build and drive the SC10 4x4 for yourself, we think you will agree - this is the 4x4 short course race
truck that you have been waiting for!
The SC10 4x4 kit is exactly what you have come to expect from Team Associated - one more Champion
by Design.
Features in the SC10 4x4 Kit:
• Unique dual gearbox drive train coupled together with a 5mm HD belt system with external tension adjustment.
• 32 pitch front and rear gearboxes with sealed fluid filled differentials.
• Decoupled center slipper clutch allows for front and rear wheel drive to slip independently, resulting in more traction and
stability on bumpy track conditions.
• CVAs with captured drive pins and heavy duty 6mm alloy axles.
• 12mm hex drive KMC replica wheels front and rear with aggressive short course racing tires.
• Championship short course racing body (clear), with Team Associated decal sheet.
• 13mm blue aluminum big-bore threaded shocks with low friction X-ring seals.
• Composite modular tub chassis with Low-CG and Low Polar Moment design.
• Enclosed water-resistant receiver box, and removable ESC tray for easy clean up and maintenance.
• Ball bearing steering system with adjustable steering stops.
• All metric hardware and ball bearings throughout.
• Designed for maximum durability and performance.
• R/C 2-channel surface frequency radio system
• Battery pack (6 cell NiMh or 2 cell LiPo)
• Battery charger (peak detection charger recommended)
• Electronic speed control
• R/C electric motor (550 sized recommended)
• Pinion gear - (32 pitch or 48 pitch) - depending on motor type
• Tire Glue
• Paint for body
• Steering servo * Some servos may require a wire extension!
• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)
• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Soldering Iron • Hobby Knife
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1541) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494) • Wire Cutters
• FT Nut Drivers (AE Part #1561) • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)

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37-38.........Rear Bumper Assembly
38-39.........Tire Assembly
39-40.........Body Installation
41-43.........Tuning Tips
44-54.........Catalog
55................Contact Info
56-57.........Notes
68.................Setup Sheet “Blank”
59................Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”
60................1:1 Hardware “Fold Out
61.................Setup Sheet “Blank”
62................Back Cover
::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
4-7................Servo Install and
Steering Assembly
8-9...............Differentials Assembly
9-11.............Front Gearbox Assembly
12-13..........Rear Gearbox Assembly
14.................Front Shock Tower Assembly
15.................Rear Shock Tower Assembly
16-19..........Front Suspension Assembly
19-21..........Rear Suspension Assembly
21-23.........Shocks Assembly
23-26.........Chassis Assembly
26-28.........Belt, Belt Tensioners, Spur
Gear & Covers Assembly
29-35.........Electronics Installation
36................Front Bumper Assembly
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]

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::ServoInstall
::ServoInstall(cont.)
Pinch the Servo
mounts against
the servo before
tightening the
#25620 screws.
!
Servonot
included!
Youwillneedtohaveyourradiogear,servo,
andachargedbatteryreadytogoforthe
servoinstallationsteps!
!
!
91014
Front
chassis
brace
89218
3x8mm
washer
25620
M3x10mm
shcs
x2
x2
91001
Steering
bellcrank
pin
91000
Servo
alignment
tool
89224
M3x16mm
shcs
91004
Front
innerbody
mount
91002
3x8x4
steering
bearings
91000
Steering
bellcrank
support
x4
Install the servo
alignment tool in
order to correctly
center your servo!
!
Left
Right
91000
Servo
mount
25620
M3x10mm
shcs
89218
3x8mm
washer
25215
M3
locknut
(black)
91000
Servo
mount
slider
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
Looselyinstall
the#25620
shcs
!
!

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::ServoInstall(cont.)
::ServoInstall(cont.)
1. Pushtheservoforward
intothealignmenttool.
2. Adjusttheservosliders
forwardtobolttheservo
intoplace.
3. Tightenthesliderscrews
fromtheside.
!
89454
M3x12mm
shcs
89218
M3x8mm
washer
x4
x4
Adjustgaptohold
servoforward
Moveservoforward
untilitstops
Alignment
tool
!
1
2
3 3

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::ServoInstall(cont.)
::ServoInstall(cont.)
25658
M3x6mm
shcs
91003
Servo
horn
ring
89528
M3x5.6mm
washer
91000
Steering
link
91047
6mm
HDballstud
91003
Servo
horn
Uninstall the servo
alignment tool,
front body mount,
and the steering
bellcrank support!
Set parts aside for
future installation.
There are multiple
servo horns included
in your kit.
Make sure you install
the correct one for
your brand servo!
Flex the servo
alignment tool in
order to remove!
!
!
!
Poweronyourradio,and
centeryourservobefore
installingtheservohorn!
A=JR
Airtronics
Sanwa
F=Futaba
H=Hitec
!
!

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::SteeringAssembly
::SteeringAssembly(cont.)
91028
Steelhat
bushing
91000
Steering
bellcrank
91000
Servosaver
bottom
91001
Steering
bellcrank
pin
91001
Steeringservo
savercap
91048
8mm
HDballstud
91000
Servo
saver
post
91000
Servo
savertop
91000
Steering
rack
91048
8mm
HDballstud
91001
Servosaver
spring
89216
M4locknut
89224
M3x16mm
shcs
89224
M3x16mm
shcs
91004
Frontinner
bodymount
x2
x2
x2
1mm

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::DifferentialAssembly
::DifferentialAssembly(cont.)
::DifferentialAssembly(cont.)
Build2
outdrives
perdiff
!
91007
4X4gear
diffoutdrive
o-ring
91006
4X4gear
diffoutdrives
91157
10x16x4
bearing
91157
10x16x4
bearing
91005
4X4gear
diffcase
91005
4X4gear
diffcase
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
washer
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
washer
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
pin
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
pin
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
91007
4X4gear
diffsungear
91007
4X4gear
diffoutdrive
washer
91007
4X4gear
diffoutdrive
washer
91007
4X4gear
diffinner
o-ring
91007
4X4gear
diffinner
o-ring
#6588
blackgrease
#6588
blackgrease
#6588
blackgrease

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::DifferentialAssembly(cont.)
::FrontGearboxAssembly
::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
Build2
differentials
!
Ensure free
rotation of
outdrives!
Fill to top of the
cross pins!
Align the
notches in the
cross pins!
!
!
!
91009
4X4front
gearbox
25238
6x12x4
bearing
91017
4X4top
shaftspacer
91007
4X4diff
crosspin
91007
4X4diff
planetgear
washer
91007
4X4diff
planetgear
91005
4X4gear
diffseal
91009
4X4front
gearbox
91012
4X4top
shaft
(front)
25238
6x12x4
bearing
91011
4X4idler
gearshaft
4675
M2.5x6mm
fhcs
x2
x2
x4
x4
x4
#5452
3000cst
difffluid

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::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
The included optional
19 tooth clicker
pulley is marked with
a “O” (overdrive).
Install the gear
diff with the
screw heads
facing as shown!
!
!
89225
M3x24mm
shcs
9630
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
91013
Frontclicker
pulley,20T
(nomarkings)
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
91088
4X4belt
cover
89226
M3x26mm
shcs
91013
Frontclicker
pulleyflange
91156
5x10x3
bearing
91010
4X4idler
gear
x2
Note: The idler
gear will only slide
in one way!
!
Note: The M2x4mm bhcs
can be removed to insert
a tool through the hole
to remove the top shaft
bearing from the gear
case!
!
x3

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::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
::FrontGearboxAssembly(cont.)
91014
Front
chassis
plate
91013
Frontclicker
spring
91013
Frontclicker
springcap
25215
M3locknut
(black)
89454
M3x12mm
shcs
91013
Frontclicker
pulleydriver
x2
Note: Start with
the nut tight-
ened completely
down (3mm) for
full time 4 wheel
drive.
!3mm=Locked
2mm=Clicker

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::RearGearboxAssembly
::RearGearboxAssembly(cont.)
::RearGearboxAssembly(cont.)
91011
4X4idler
gearshaft
91156
5x10x3
bearing
x2
Install the gear
diff with the
screw heads
facing as shown!
Note: The idler
gear will only slide
in one way!
!!
91010
4X4idler
gear
91015
4X4rear
gearbox
25238
6x12x4
bearing
91017
4X4top
shaftspacer
91015
4X4rear
gearbox
91016
4X4top
shaft
(rear)
25238
6x12x4
bearing
x2

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::RearGearboxAssembly(cont.)
::RearGearboxAssembly(cont.)
91019
Rear
chassis
brace
91018
4X4
motor
plate
89226
M3x26mm
shcs
91019
Rear
chassis
plate
89454
M3x12mm
shcs
89225
M3x24mm
shcs
x2
x2
Note: The M2x4mm bhcs
can be removed to insert
a tool through the hole
to remove the top shaft
bearing from the gear
case!
!
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
#1596
threadlock
9630
Aluminum
ballstud
washer
x2

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::FrontShockTowerAssembly
::FrontShockTowerAssembly(cont.)
::FrontShockTowerAssembly(cont.)
91024
Frontbody
mount
bracket
91020
Front
shock
tower
91024
Body
mounts
25217
M4locknut
w/flange
89454
M3x12mm
shcs
25190
M3x14mm
shcs
91021
Threaded
inserts
91022
Shock
mounts
x2
x2
x2
x2 x2
x4
91049
10mm
HDballstuds
x2
12
1
2
3
#1596
threadlock
Note: Make sure the
threaded inserts remain
in place when installing the
shock tower!
!
Install
shocktower
fromtop!
!

15
::RearShockTowerAssembly
::RearShockTowerAssembly(cont.)
::RearShockTowerAssembly(cont.)
91024
Rearbody
mount
bracket
91023
Rear
shock
tower
91024
Body
mounts
25217
M4locknut
w/flange
25190
M3x14mm
shcs
91021
Threaded
inserts
91022
Shock
mounts
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
91049
10mm
HDballstuds
x2
12
1
2
3
#1596
threadlock
Note: Make sure the
threaded inserts remain
in place when installing the
shock tower!
!
Install
shocktower
fromtop!
!
91004
Rearinner
bodymount
25620
M3x10mm
shcs
89454
M3x12mm
shcs
x4

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::FrontSuspensionAssembly
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
Build2
CVA’s
Build2
CVA’s
Left
Left
Right
Right Buildleft
andright
side!
Buildleft
andright
side!
!
!
!
!
#6588
blackgrease
31510
M2x4mm
bhcs
91048
8mm
HDballstud
91026
Caster
block
91049
10mm
HDballstud
25215
M3
locknut
(black)
25238
6x12x4
bearing
25238
6x12x4
bearing
91030
Frontaxle
crushtube
91044
CVA
coupler
91044
CVApin
91027
Wheel
hex
adapter
91043
CVApin
retainer
91027
Wheel
hexpin
91043
Axle
shim
91040
FrontCVA
bone
91042
CVAaxle
91026
Steering
spindle
(left,right)
x2
Note: #31510 bhcs
is to be used as a
steering stop.
!
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
!
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
!

17
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
Left
Right
Buildleft
andright
side!
!
91028
Steelhat
bushing
91028
Steelhat
bushing
91025
Front
arms
89202
M3x12mm
bhcs
25187
M3x14mm
bhcs
91035
Innerhinge
pin
x2
x2
x2
x2 x2
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
!
! !
!

18
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
FrontCamberLink
(rightsideshown)
(Camber)
FrontSteeringLink
(rightsideshown)
! !
Notetheorientation
oftheballcups!
Buildaleftand
rightside!
!
91051
HD
ballcups
91029
Front
pivot
brace
91029
Frontarm
mount(A)
91051
HD
ballcups
91038
HDturnbuckles
65mm
91038
HDturnbuckles
65mm
25620
M3x10mm
shcs
x2
x2
x2
1:1
34mm
1:1
35.5mm
Install ballstuds
on curved side of
the ballcup! Install ballstuds
on curved side of
the ballcup!
Install ballstuds
on curved side of
the ballcup!
Install ballstuds
on curved side of
the ballcup!
(Steering)

19
PIC
::FrontSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::RearSuspensionAssembly
::RearSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
#6588
blackgrease
#1596
threadlock
Build2
CVA’s
Build2
CVA’s
Build2
CVA’s
!
!!
91044
CVA
coupler
91044
CVA
pin
91041
RearCVA
bone
25238
6x12x4
bearing
91042
CVAaxle
25215
M3locknut
(black)
91032
Rearhub
carriers
91033
Rearaxle
crushtube
91155
12x18x4
bearing
91048
8mm
HDballstud
Installanallenwrench
(asshowninpicture)
tolockupthesteering,
inordertoadjustthe
steeringturnbuckles
easily!
!
Left
Right
Orient the notch
to the left throughout the
car. It indicates which end
has the left hand threads!
Buildleft
andright
side!
!

20
::RearSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::RearSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
::RearSuspensionAssembly(cont.)
Donot
overtighen!
Ensurefree
hubmovement!
!
91027
Wheel
hex
adapter
91027
Wheel
hexpin
25190
M3x14mm
shcs
91034
Reararm
mount(D)
(3+2)
91037
Rearhub
wheelbase
shim
91036
Rearouter
hingepin
91031
Reararms
89218
M3x8mm
washer
25215
M3locknut
(black)
91035
Innerhinge
pin
x2
x2
Left Left
Right
Right
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
Buildleftand
rightside!
(rightsideshown)
! !