Team Assocciated RC10 B3 Factory Team Installation instructions

T E A M K I T S P O R T K I T B A S I C K I T
Shocks: Hard anodized, PTFE-
coated gray.
Rear Axles: MIP CVD's.
Also includes:
Ball bearings
throughout.
Shocks: Gold shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated dogbones &
stub axles.
Also includes:
Mechanical speed
control and motor. Bushings
throughout.
Shocks: Gold shocks.
Rear Axles: Associated dogbones &
stub axles.
Also includes:
Bushings
throughout.
All kit versions include:
2.40:1 transmission foreffortless power handling.
Molded composite chassis for better rigidity and Lexan B3 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 4 Rib M2 front tires and Pro-Line "Holeshot" M2 rear tires.
F A C T O R Y T E A M
Shocks: Hard anodized, PTFE-
coated gray.
Rear Axles: MIP CVD's.
Also includes:
Factory Team
parts, ball bearings throughout.
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.
WARNING! Always use hand and eye
protection with cyanoacrylic glue!
for the B3 Basic+ kit #9003
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.
R E Q U I R E D E Q U I P M E N T T O R U N Y O U R K I T
for the B3 Sport kit #9013
R/C two channel surface
frequency radio system
with two servos.
Battery pack (6 cell).
Battery charger (we recommend
a peak detection charger).
for the B3 Team kit #9032
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.
TOOLS SUPPLIED
Allen wrenches, .050",
1/16", 3/32", 5/64".
Molded tools (#6956):
for the
Factory Team kit #9043
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.
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.

7211
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
s t e p 1
ASSEMBLE STEERING BLOCKS
Assemble parts #7220, 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 Loctite® (not
included in kit) to #6951 set screw and tighten into
#7221 (7221B*).
Now assemble right side.
L E F T S I D E
7210
6273
6299
"L" = left side
"R" = right side
B A G A
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
.050
1:1
1:1
1:1 1:1
7221, 7221B*
6272
(foam)
3
T O O L S U S E D
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
7221 , 7221B* , qty 2
front axle
7211, qty 2
kingpin ball end
4187, qty 4
1/32" thin plastic
washer
1:1
R E A C H I N G U S
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICS, INC.
3585 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401
USA
http://www.rc10.com
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
[phone]
Fax [phone]
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R E A D T H I S B E F O R E B U I L D I N G
READ THE MANUAL!
This manual is for four different B3 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 B3 kit. (You can use those numbers to
upgrade your B3 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 buggy, we are
referring to the driver's point of view inside the car.
8
Asterix ( * ) denotes Factory Team part number.
Use this number if you have the Factory Team kit.
©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc.

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
.
9142, 9143*, qty 1
front shock tower
REMOVE SUSPENSION ARMS
Twist the #9107 (9108*) suspension arms
from the mold runners (shown in gray)
with your pliers, and trim away remaining
molding with your hobby knife. Do not cut
off the antiroll mounting balls. Carefully trim
balls so they are perfectly smooth.
ARMS TO BULKHEAD
Attach the block carrier assembly to the #9107 (9108*)
suspension arm with its #9115 hinge pin and #6299 E-clips.
Align the #9125 bulkhead with the #9107 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 ball ends and #7260 nuts
through middle holes.
Attach the shock tower to the bulkhead with
the three #6924 screws.
Twist #7230 ball cups onto the #6263 (-
(1406*) turnbuckle until you get the
dimension shown.
Connect ball ends with the turnbuckle 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
6263, 1406*, qty 2
2.06" 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
s t e p 2
L E F T S I D E
B A G A
7260, qty 2
4-40 nut
3/32"
1:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
1:11:11:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
T O O L S U S E D
COMPLETED FRONT ASSEMBLY
4
9107, 9108*, qty 2
front suspension arm
V I E W E D F R O M R E A R
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 2
9107,
9108*
9115
9125
9145
9145
6924
7230
9120
7260
6295
6936
6924
7230
9110
6299
6299
6299
7260
7413
9107, 9108*
6299
HOW TO USE THE
TURNBUCKLE WRENCH
2 3/4" (2.75" or 69.9mm)
6924
6263, 1406*
DO NOT CUT OFF BALLS.
REMOVE FLASHING SO BALLS
ARE PERFECTLY SMOOTH.
9107, 9108*
6263, 1406*

KICKUP TO CHASSIS
Add screw locking compound such as
Loctite© (not included in kit) to the three
#9215 screws and attach the #9210 (9210B*)
aluminum kickup (nose plate) to the #9200
(9199*) chassis.
Place the two #9160 servo saver/bell crank
mounting pins in the locating holes.
9215, qty 3
6-32 x 3/16
s t e p 1
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 spring and 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 (9162*)
bushings or 9162* bearings
into the 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, 9162*, qty 2 left hand servo
saver bushing
9155, qty 1
servo saver arm 9155, qty 1 servo saver
arm
9155, qty 2
bell crank
bushing
9158, 9156B*, qty 1
tube,
aluminum
9158, 9156B*, qty 1
adjusting nut 9158, 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 1:11:1
1:1 1:1
9210, 9210B*, qty 1
kickup
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 2
5
s t e p 3 P R O F I L E
IFMAR 2WD World Champion
Masami has a long string of wins for
Associated 2WD and Yokomo 4WD
cars. Masami drove the fastest car at
the '97 World's with his RC10B3
buggy, and took top honors in the
4WD category.
At the '99 Worlds in Finland Mark
Pavidis (left) TQ'd with his RC10B3
and Masami (right) was crowned as
World Champion driving his B3.
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-3
9210,
9210B*
9160
9215
9160
9200,
9199* 9215
9215
6272
6272
(foam)
6272
(foam)
9155
9155
9158, 9156B*
9155
9155
9155,
9162*
9155,
9162*
9155
6272
6270
6270
6270
6270
6270
9158, 9156B*
9158
6272
9165
B A G B
9162*, qty 2
bell crank
ball bearing
1:1
Masami in 1997
Mark Pavidis
TQ
Masami Hirosaka
2WD World Champion
I F M A R W O R L D C H A M P I O N S H I P S 1 9 9 9
T h e R C 1 0 B 3 T Q ' d a n d w o n t h e
1 9 9 9 I F M A R W o r l d C h a m p i o n s h i p

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 below.
6292, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
B A G B
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
BUMPER TO CHASSIS
Use two #6922 (6934*)
screws to secure the top plate
to front bulkhead.
FRONT END TO CHASSIS
Slip front end under top plate, then
push rearward over kickup.
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 4
1/16"
s t e p 5
6
s t e p 6
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 4-6 6922, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2
1:1
6922,
6934*
9130, 9131*
6923
6923
under top plate
6292 6292
9220
7673,
6933*
over kickup
Secure front bulkhead to kickup plate
with two #6292 screws.
Go back and tighten the two #6923
screws from Bag B, step 4.
Bolt on the #9220 bumper with the two
#7673 (6933*) screws.
3
6922,
6934*
7673,
6933*

B A G B
6263, 1406*, qty 2
2.06" turnbuckle
7230, qty 4
large ball cup
1:1 1:1
TURNBUCKLES
Add #7230 ball cups to two
#6263 or 1406* turnbuckles to
the dimension shown.
Pop on the turnbuckles. Do both
sides.
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 7
7
P R O F I L E
Ranch Pit Shop
The RC10B3 TQ'd as the fastest car in the World's on this track
in Pomona, California, site of the 1997 IFMAR Off Road World
Championships. The B3 was driven by Masami Hirosaka, multi-
World Champion from Japan.
The B3 was later to come back to TQ and win at the very next
'99 World's at Finland!
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 7
ball cups thread on in opposite directions
2 47/64" (2.74 or 69.5mm)
1:1

TRIM SUSPENSION ARMS
Twist the #9257 (9258*) suspension arms
from the mold runners (shown in gray) with
your pliers, and trim away the remaining
molding with your hobby knife.
s t e p 2
L E F T S I D E
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 #9257 (9258*) left suspension
arm to the #9267 left mount with the #9260
hinge pin and #6299 E-clips.
Now do the right side.
s t e p 1
8
s t e p 3
L E F T S I D E
9257, 9258*, 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
T O O L S U S E D
1/16", 5/64"
6936
1:1
6936, qty 2
#4 washer
9241,
921B*
6299
9260
6299
9260
9257,
9258*
9241,
9241B*
9267 6272
(foam)
6272
(foam)
6273
6273
6292
6292
9269
7260
7260
6292
6292
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-3
9267
Make sure the
arm outer rib
is facing down
9257, 9258*
B A G C
9257, 9258*
9269
2

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.
B A G D
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
T E A M &
F . T .
1:1
9365
6581
1:1
6589, qty 1
5/32 x 5/16
ball bearing
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
6588, qty 1
black grease
B A S I C &
S P O R T
1:11:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 1
5/64"
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-5
6591
9367
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 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
9
6591
6591
s t e p 4
RIGHT
LEFT
T E A M &
F . T .
B A S I C &
S P O R T
7
8
9
LEFT OUTDRIVE HUB
Push in the #6582 spring and
#6575 T-nut.
6582
9370 6573
6575
6574
6573
9375
6575
s t e p 2 s t e p 3
6575
6588
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.

B A G D
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
drive shaft/gear 7669, qty 2
drive 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.
(Page 9, Step 3 will show you which diff hub is the right
side.)
Add the #7669 spacer to the #6571 drive shaft and put
both into the case.
Install the two bushings or bearings in the #9360 gear,
followed by the #9361 shaft. Insert the assembly into
the 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.
s t e p 5
T O O L S U S E D
1/16", 3/32"
s t e p 6
s t e p 7
10
1:1
center pin about shaft
9352 9352
9352
RIGHT LEFT
6599, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bushing
1:1
9352
7669
6571
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
unflanged bearing
1:1
6572
9361 7669
6292
6928, 6935*
LEFT
RIGHT
7337, qty 3
washer, gold
1:1
7337
7337
7337
9360
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 6-7
T E A M &
F . T .
B A S I C &
S P O R T
T E A M &
F . T .
B A S I C &
S P O R T
6928, 6935*
6928, 6935*

REMOVE THE BACKING
Remove the backing and
center from the #7373
gasket.
B A G D
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 (thin), 6594 (thick), 6594
(thin), 6587 black spring, 6629 locknut.
Orient the #6693 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 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
6693, qty 1
81T 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
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 8
s t e p 1 1
L E F T S I D E
1/16", 3/32"
s t e p 9
s t e p 1 0
11
7373
9352
9245, 9245B*
9352
9352
9251
9252
9253
6587
6629
6693
6568
6568
6599 bushing
6292, 6934*
6568
6568
7874, 7873*
9380
6594
silver color
6594
gold color
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 8-11
1:1
6928,
6935*
7874, 7873*
6292, 6934*

s t e p 1
L E F T S I D E
12
6370
6372
6374
6273
6272
7260
7360
7360
6388
6374
6375
6466
1/16"
6273, qty 2
ball end
B A G E
1 : 1
1:1
HUB CARRIERS TO REAR ARMS
(Upper left drawing:) Push the #9273 spacer into the outdrive of the
transmission.
(Upper left drawing:) Insert the dogbone pins into the stub axle and
outdrive hub as shown.
Place the hub carrier between the arm holes as shown and add two
#6466 spacers where shown.
Add one #6299 E-clip to the end of the #9263 hinge pin, insert it as
shown, then add the other #6299 E-clip.
Now install the axle assembly for the right side.
ASSEMBLE REAR HUB CARRIERS
Note that the #7366 hub carriers are marked for left and right.
Insert #7360 bushings into each side of the left hub carrier.
Install the #6374 stub axle as shown.
Insert #6388 cone washer as shown, raised outer edges facing
out. Add #6375 roll pin.
Insert the #6372 spring into the stub axle.
Thread on the #6273 ball end 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 will point to the front when
assembled.)
Add a #6272 dust cover to the ball end.
Follow the above for the right hub carrier.
6272, qty 2
dust cover
1:1 1:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip
6466, qty 4
spacer, 1/16" 7260, qty 2 small nut 7366, qty 2 hub carrier
1:1
9263, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
6375, qty 2
roll pin
9273, qty 2
dogbone spacer
3/32" (black)
6388, qty 2
cone washer 7360, qty 4 bushing
6370, qty 2
dogbone 6372, qty 2 dogbone spring
6374, qty 2
stub axle
T O O L S U S E D
9273
3/32" (black)
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Basic: step 1
Sport: step 1
B A S I C & S P O R T K I T S O N L Y
B A S I C & S P O R T K I T S O N L Y
9257
6299
9263
6299
9263
R E A R
7366
6466
1/16", 2
make sure window
faces front
5
7366
10

T O O L S U S E D
HUB CARRIERS TO REAR ARMS
Place the left hub carrier between the arm holes as shown and
add two #6466 spacers where shown.
Add a #6299 E-clip to the #9263 hinge pin insert it as shown,
then add an E-clip at the other end of the hinge pin.
Insert the universal dog bone into the slots of the outdrive hub.
Now install the axle assembly for the right side.
ASSEMBLE THE #9276 MIP CVDTM
(Constant Velocity Drive
TM
)
Spread some Associated #6588 black grease inside the #7380 axle hole where shown, then on
the #7381 coupling, and insert the coupling into the axle.
Slide the axle into the #9278 dogbone, aligning the cross holes.
Insert the #7381 cross pin, making sure it is evenly spaced on both sides of the #9278 bone.
Add the #9276 MIP thread lock to the #7381 set screw. Angle and turn the MIP CVD
TM
so the
set screw can be screwed in with the Allen wrench.
Assemble the other axle.
7368
6272
6273
3977 7260
7366
7369
3977 7380
6466
1/16"
Be careful not to damage
the indented shields of the
ball bearings when pushing
them in.
6273, qty 2
ball end
B A G E
1 : 1
1:1
6272, qty 2
dust cover
1:1 1:11:1 1:1 1:1
6299, qty 4
E-clip 6466, qty 4 spacer, 1/16" 7260, qty 2 small nut
9263, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
1:1
7377, qty 2
rear axle
bearing spacer,
aluminum
1:1
7368, qty 6
3/16" axle shim,
steel
7369, qty 2
axle spring
pin
1:1 1:1
T E A M & F A C T O R Y T E A M K I T S O N L Y
s t e p 1
L E F T S I D E
13
7377
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
ball bearing
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Team: step 1
Factory Team:
step 1
7366, qty 2
hub carrier
9257,
9258*
6299
9263
6299
9263
R E A R
7366
REAR HUB CARRIERS
Note that the #7366 hub carriers are marked left and right. Slide one of
the thin #7368 3/16" axle shims onto the axle.
Install one #3977 bearing, then the #7377 bearing spacer.
NOTE: You
MUST use the bearing spacer.
Slide the axle assembly into the hub
carrier from the rear.
Install the second #3977 bearing into hub carrier and onto the axle,
followed by the #9276 thick spacer and two #7368 thin spacers. Insert
the #7369 roll pin into axle.
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.
Follow the above for the right hub carrier.
7381
cross pin
9278
9276
7381
7381
coupling
7380
6588
6588, qty 1
black grease
9276, qty 1
MIP threadlock
9278, qty 2
CVD dog bone 7380, qty 2 CVD axle 3438, qty 2 8-32 locknut
1:1 1:1
7381, qty 2
CVD coupling
1:1
7381, qty 2
CVD cross pin
1:1
7381, qty 2
CVD set screw
.050"
9276, qty 2
3/16" axle shim
MIP thick, steel
1:1
6466
1/16", 2
7368
9276
7380
T E A M & F A C T O R Y T E A M K I T S O N L Y
make sure window
faces front
5
9
5

6292,
6934* 6292,
6934*
6915
6915
9270,
9279,
9280*
7413
7260
7413
7260
ball cups thread on in opposite directions,
and face in opposite directions
2 1/2" (2.50" or 63.5mm)
1:1
7230
T O O L S U S E D
B A G E
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 2-3
6292, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8 6915, qty 2
4-40 x 5/8
1:1
BASIC & SPORT ONLY
9270, qty 1
rear shock tower
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
s t e p 2
L E F T S I D E
R E A R V I E W
1/16", 3/32"
A L L K I T S
COMPLETED REAR ASSEMBLY
s t e p 3
ADD TURNBUCKLES
Twist #7230 ball cups onto the
#6262 (1403*) 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
6262, 1403*, qty 2
1.65" turnbuckle
1:11:1
7230
6262, 1403*
TEAM & F.T. ONLY
9279, 9280*, qty 1
rear shock tower
1:1

6465
B A G F
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
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
SHOCK SEAL PARTS
Install the #5407 and #6440
parts shown onto the #6429
tool tip.
Add 3-4 drops of #5428 oil to
the inside of the shock body,
and to the shock seal parts.
Insert the tool tip into the
shock body all the way. Push
easily until the parts snap into
place.
Check the tool height in
photo. The right shock shows
just before snapping parts in
place, the left shows after.
If your shocks do not snap
together easily, check the
parts for burrs again.
Assemble the other shock
bodies the same.
DISMANTLING THE
SHOCKS WHEN IT'S
REBUILD TIME
Put the shock assembly tooltip
into the bottom of the shock
until it rests against the small
washer, as shown, then push.
cut-away view
of shock body
small washer
shock assembly tool
6459, 6417*, qty 2
rear shock shaft
6460, 6418*, qty 2
front shock shaft
5407, qty 8
red O-ring
6429, qty 1
shock assembly tool 6440, qty 4 split locking
washer
6440, qty 4
large spacer
6440, qty 8
small washer
6465, qty 2
shock piston #1 6428, qty 4 shock cap
6469, qty 4
large O-ring
6299, qty 8
E-clip
TEAM & F.T. ONLY
6435, qty 2
rear shock body
BASIC & SPORT ONLY
6424, qty 2
rear shock body
TEAM & F.T. ONLY
9310, qty 2
front shock body
BASIC & SPORT ONLY
9311, qty 2
front shock body
5428, qty 1
25 wt
silicone oil
1:1 1:1
6465, qty 2
shock piston #2
1:1 1:11:1
1:1 1:1 1:1
TRIM SHOCK WASHERS &
SPACERS
For best shock performance, trim
each part from the parts tree so no
part of the two molding runners
remain. It is safer to remove a tiny
amount of the part than to risk the
chance of a burr remaining.
Short
blade scissors or a hobby knife will
work fine, as shown at right. Run your
finger over the edges to feel for burrs
you cannot see. Remove the ones
you find. Burrs can keep the parts
from snapping in correctly, and can
cause the shock to leak or the shaft
to jam.
wrong
right
15
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 1
s t e p 2
7217, qty 4
pivot ball
plastic
7217, qty 4
eyelet
nylon
1:1
6429
5407
6440
bottom of
shock body
6440
5428
O I L
5428
O I L
before snapafter snap
5
6

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.
Install the #6428 shock cap and
tighten. There should be no gap
between the cap and the hex
portion of the shock body when
tight.
SETTING THE REBOUND
Move the shock shaft in and out
a few times an 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
FINAL INTERNAL SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Add #6469 O-ring over threads of shock body.
For the #6460 (6418*) front shock shafts, install a #6299 E-
clip on either side of a #6465
(#2) piston.
For the #6459 (6417*) rear shock shafts, install a #6299 E-
clip on either side of a #6465
(#1) piston.
Place a couple drops of #5428 oil on threaded part of shaft
and insert into shock body.
Push the #7217 pivot ball and eyelet together, then screw
the eyelets onto the end of the shock shaft. Hold shaft with
rag and needlenose pliers next to threads.
6299 front: #6465 (#2)
rear: #6465 (#1)
6469
front: 6460, 6418* (short)
rear: 6459, 6417* (long)
7217
7217
6299
s t e p 4
s t e p 3 FOR BASIC & SPORT
front: 9311 gold (short)
rear: 6424 gold (long)
FOR TEAM & F.T. ONLY
front: 9310 (short)
rear: 6435 (long)
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 shocks do 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.
5428
B A G F
6474, qty 4
spring collar 6478, qty 2
rear spring
silver
6494, qty 2
front spring
green
16
s t e p 5
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 5
FINAL SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Install one #6474 spring collar onto the shock body.
Install the correct spring for front and back shocks.
Pull the shock shaft out as far as it will go, compress the
spring, then insert the #6474 spring cup over the #7217
eyelet.
Twist two 1/4" thick #8846 preload spacers from the tree.
For the front shocks, slide a preload spacer between the
spring collar and shock body hex.
Twist two 1/16" and 1/8" thick preload spacers off the tree.
Slide them onto the rear shocks between the spring collar
and shock body hex.
6474
spring cup
install 6474
after spring
8846
front: 1/4"
8846, qty 6
preload spacer
rear: 6478 (silver)
front: 6494 (green)
6474
spring collar
7217
8846
rear: 1/16" & 1/8"

REAR SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 bushings as shown.
Push cap over bushing and add #6222
locknut. Do not overtighten or the shock
will bind.
Fasten the lower shock with the #6918
screw into the arm outer hole.
FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 bushings as shown.
Push cap over bushing and add
#6222 locknut. Do not overtighten or
the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock with the #6918
screw into the arm inner hole
Do the other front shock.
6222, qty 4
4-40/5-40
locknut
B A G F
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 7-8 6918, qty 4
4-40 x 1/2
6473, qty 4
shock bushing
1:11:11:1
B A G G
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
T O O L S U S E D
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 1
s t e p 7
R I G H T S I D E
s t e p 8
R I G H T S I D E
1/16", 3/32"
1/16"
17
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
9180
7336
7337
6917,
6860*
7336
use spacers with
Airtronics servo
6272
6270
7336
7336
7337
use spacers with
Airtronics servo
1
4
BASIC, SPORT, TEAM ONLY
6917, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
OR
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
6860*, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8
1:11:1
6917,
6860*
stock mounting
screw

7673,
6933*
6681
6951 6936
6515
B A G G
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
B A G G
6515, qty 2
3mm x 6mm
gold
1:1
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
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
PARTS REMOVED
TO IMPROVE CLARITY
9170
T O O L S U S E D
18
.050", 1/16"
s t e p 2
R I G H T S I D E
s t e p 3
R I G H T S I D E
T O O L S U S E D
.050", 3/32"
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 3
7673,
6933*

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.
B A G G
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.
FINAL RESISTOR/
SERVO ASSEMBLY
Attach the #6712 arm to
the horn with the #3721
screw and #2 washer.
Mount the arm and horn
to the servo with the
screw from your servo.
Trim the #3721 screw tip
if it contacts the servo
body.
Add the #6714 mount
using #6925 screw and
#6242 locknut.
Add the #6714 bypass
tab to the #6714 mount
with a #6924 screw and
#6936 washer.
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
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 4 s t e p 5
s t e p 6
19
ASSEMBLED THROTTLE ARM AND RESISTOR
3/32"
1:11:1
3721, qty 1
2-56
self-tapping
qty 1
#2 washer
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Sport: steps 4-6
S P O R T K I T O N L Y
best one trim horns so they
don't go beyond wiper arm
or hit the resistor
6712 arm
horn
3721
#2 screw
6714
6925
6242
6714
6936
6924
7527
7527
6932
6932
6936
8850
6711
6932
6932
6932
6936
6936
6936
6932
6936 8850
6936
screw from
your servo
#2 washer

B A G G
WIRE THE RESISTOR
Solder the short red wire between the positive resistor tab and the brass bypass tab.
Solder the #6745 harness wires to the wiper arm and negative tab on the resistor.
Solder the #6747 harness to the positive and negative tabs on the resistor.
Run the wire of the servo attached to the resistor through the battery slot area.
6747
SPEED CONTROL TO CHASSIS
Attach speed control to chassis with two
#6917 screws from the bottom.
6745
6745, qty 1
motor output harness
6747, qty 1
battery input harness
6917, qty 2
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
PARTS REMOVED
TO IMPROVE CLARITY
RADIO RECEIVER TO CHASSIS
Cut a piece of servo tape, remove the paper from one side, and attach it to the bottom of your receiver.
Slip the receiver wire through the built-in chassis antenna mount.
Remove the paper from the other side and attach to the chassis as shown.
Plug the small #6747 BEC plug (of step 7) into the receiver's on/off switch.
Follow the instructions that accompany your radio receiver system.
BEC plug
qty 1
servo tape
(roll, #6726)
T O O L S U S E D
s t e p 7 s t e p 8
L E F T S I D E
s t e p 9
L E F T S I D E
1/16"
20
red
black
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Sport: steps 7-9
S P O R T K I T O N L Y
6917
PARTS REMOVED
TO IMPROVE CLARITY
6917
A L L K I T S
5

B A G H
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2 6285, qty 2
4-40 x 1/4
1:1
GEAR COVER
Trim the #9247 gear cover, cutting out three
holes shown. Insert the #9247 insert button
into the large hole cut into the gear cover.
Mount the cover with two #6285 screws.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
Install the three #9235 foam battery pads.
Install the two #9238 foam battery spacers. (The tuning section will show you how to
adjust your steering or traction by moving these spacers.)
Install your battery pack. (See step 5 if you need to assemble it first.)
Thread on the #6929 screw. Aim the body clip hole across the chassis. Add the #9230
(9229*) battery hold down strap. Adjust the screw so the batteries are held tight, but you
are still able to push the #6332 body clip through the screw.
9247, qty 1
gear cover
9247, qty 1
button
9235, qty 1
foam battery pads
9238, qty 2
battery spacer
6929, qty 1
4-40 x 3/8
1:1
9230, 9229*, qty 1
battery hold down strap
6332, qty 1
body clip
SOLDERING INDIVIDUAL CELLS
Solder connections properly to assemble a
battery pack from individual cells.
TIP: Team racers prefer battery bars or braid
for sturdier connections. Insulated wire will not
allow the pack to fit in the battery slot.
solder connections
with battery bars
or braid
BATTERY PRODUCTS ARE
NOT INCLUDED IN KIT
T O O L S U S E D
21
3/32"
s t e p 1
L E F T S I D E
s t e p 2
R I G H T S I D E
PARTS REMOVED
FOR CLARITY
9235
9238
6929
9230,
9229*
6332
hook into rear shock
tower as shown
9247
6285