Team Losi XX User manual

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l OWNER'S
MANUAL
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• Carefully read through all instructions to familiarize yourselfwith the parts, construction, techniques,
and tuning tips outlined in this manual, Being able to grasp the overall design of your Double-X racing
car before construction will ensure a smooth assembly.
• Take your time and pay close attention to detail. Keep this manual for future reference.
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TEAM LOSIINC ., CHINO, CA 91710 PIN 801Hl051 (REVISION A)
MADE IN UNITED STATES OF.AMERICA
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WELCOME DOUBLE-X OWNER!
Thank you for purchasing the Team Losi Double-X. This kit represents the latest in 1 /10 sca le off-road racing technology.
It is
the result of over jwo years of int ense design and dev elopment by the Team Losi racing team anddesign staff. In its veryfirst
outing at the 1993 IFMAR World Championships, it
took the top two qualifying positions by over five seconds. This kit utilizes
extraordinary design andconstruction that
has madeTeam Losi famous world wide. The useof specialized materials, computer
aided design (C
AD ), computeraided manufacturing (CAM) and finite element ana lysis (FEAs tr essanalysis) is unequaled in the
RIC racing world.
Be fore starting cons tr uc tion of yo ur Dou bl e- X, please takea m oment to read thro ug h these instruc tions . This will minimize
building time and get you on the tra ck sooner . Additionally, we ha ve includeda tip sec tion in the ba ck of the manu al to help you
tune your Double-X fo r optimum pe rf orma nce.
Once again, thank you for choosi ng the Double-X. Team Losi is racing to help you win.
TEAM LO SI
1. INTRODUCTION
DOUBLE-X COMPLETED KIT DIMENSIONS
Length: 15 " Front Width: 9-5/8"
Wheel base: 1
0-5/8" All dimensions at ride he i gh t.
NOTES & SYMBOLS USED
• Note : this is a com m on note. It is used to c&ention
to specific details of a certain step in the assembly.
e IMPORTANT NO TE: Even if you are familiar with
Team Losi kits,
be sureandp ay attention to these notes. Th ey
point out very important details about a certain step in the as-
sembly. Do not ignore
the se notes!
RJ Th is flag designa tes a performance tip. The se tips
are not necessary, but
ca n improve t he performa nce of your
Double-X car
KIT/MANUAL ORGANIZATION
Th e Team Losi Double-X is com po sed of different bags
marked A through H. Eachbag
co ntains all of the pa r ts neces-
saryto completea particul
ar section of th e Double-X car. Some
of these bags havesubassemblybags within them . It is essen-
tial that you open onlyone bag at a time and follow the correct
sequence, otherwiseyou mayfacedifficuhies infi
nd ingthe right
part. It is
he lpful to read through the instructio ns for an entire
bag prior
to starting assemb ly . Key numbers (in circles) have
been assigned to each part and remain
the same throughout
the manua
l. For yo ur conven ie nce, an actual size hardware
identification guide
is included with each ste p. To check a part,
hold it again
st the si lhouette until th e cor rect part is identified.
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RearWidth : 9-7/8" Height: 6-1/4"
Weight will vary depending on accessories.
In so me cases extra hardware has been supplied to replace
easily lost parts . Different fits have beendesigned into plastic
pa rts (i.e. press, net, loose). To insure that parts are not lost
du ring co nstruction, it is recommended that you wo rk over a
towel
or mat to pr event pa rt s from rolling away.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
1. Select an area for assembly that is away from the
reach
of small children. The parts in the kit aresmalland can
beswallowed bychildren, causing choking andpossible inter-
nalinju
ry.
2. The shock fluid and greases supplied should be kept
out of children'sreach. They were not intendedforhuman
con -
sumption!
3. Exercise care when using anyhand tools, s har p in-
str
um e nts , and power tools dur ing cons truction.
4. Carefully read all manufacturer's warnings and cau-
tions tor any glues
or paints that may be used for assembly
purposes.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Team Losi has supplied all allen wrenches and a special
wrench that is needed
for assemblyand adjustments. The fol-
lowingcommontoolswillalsobe required: smallflatbladescrew-
dr iver, needle nosepliers, regular pliers, scissors or otherbody
cutting/trimming tool, 3116", 1/4 ", and 318" nut drivers are op-
tional.

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RADIO/ELECTRICAL
A suggested radio layout is provided in th is manual. Your
high performance RIC center should be con
su lted regarding
specifics on ra
di o/electrical equipment.
HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION
When in questi on , use the hardware identification guide
in each step.
For screws, t he prefix n um ber designates the
screw size and number of threads per inch(i.e.4-40is#4 screw
with
40 threads per inch of length). The fraction following des-
ignatest he length of the threads for caphead screws. and the
overall length for flathead sc rews. Bearings and bushings are
referenced
by th e inside diameter x outside diameter. Shafts
and pins are diameter x lengt h. Washers are described by,
inside diameter or the screw size that will pass through the
in side diameter. 'E' clips are sized by the sha ft diameter that
they are attached t o.
MOTORS AND GEARING
Your Do ub le -X car includes an 88 tooth. 48 pitch spurgear. The overall internal gearbox ratio is 2.19: 1. T he external pinion
gear will determine yourgearratio. To figure out th efinaldriveratiofirst divide the spur gearsize by the pinion gearsize. Sayyou
are using a 20too
th pinion gear, you would divide 88 (spur gearsize) by 20 (pinion gearsize). For example: 4.4 is yourexternal
drive ratio. Now multiply
the internal drive ratio (2.19) by the external drive ratio (4.4). For exam ple : This te lls you that using a
20 tooth pinion and a 88tooth spur gear, the final dr ive ratio is 9.636:1.
Consult your hi gh performance shop for recommendations to suit your racing style and class. The chart bel ow lists Team
L
os i motorsand recommended gearing for that motor . Ratioscan be adjusteddepending on various tracklayouts, tire size s, and
batterytypes.
RECOMMENDED GEARING FOR TEAM LOSI MOTORS
MOTOR
MODEL # PINION
SPUR
Super Insane Stock 24 • TL -6024 24 88
Big Ed Stock 24°
TL -6028 24 88
Suicide
Stock
24°
TL -6029 24 88
Double Tr
ou bl e Stock 36 • TL-6027 23 88
Super Insane (11 double)
TL -6109
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18 88
Motown Missile {12 single)
TL -6106 19 88
Off Road Special ( 14 double)
TL -61 10 21 88
Big Ed {15 quad) TL-61
08
22 88
Jr's Choice (
17 triple) TL-6103 24 88
MTM (18 quint) TL-61
04 25 88
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..................................... .. .. .. i
Completed
Kit Dimensions .......... .. ........... .... i
Notes &
Sy mbols .......................................... i
Kit Manual Organization ....
.. .... .. .. .. .... .... .... .. . i
Important Safety N
otes ........................ .... .... i
Tools Requi
red.. ...... .. .............. .. ................... i
Radio/Elec
tr ical.. .... .... .. .... .. .. .. ........... .... .... .. ii
Hardware Identification ....................
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Motors & Gearing......................................
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2. BAG A......
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3. BAG B.
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4. BAG C .............................................................. 11 -15
5. BAG D ............................................................. 16 -2 1
6. BAG E.................................................
.. ........... 22-26
7. BAG F ............................
.... .............................. 27-30
8. BAG G ........................... .. ..................... .. .............. 31
9. BAG H .................................... .. .......... .. ... .. .... .. 32- 35
10 . Glossary.............................................................. 36
11 .Team Tips ....................................................... 37-38
12 . Spare parts ....................................... .. ........... 39- 41
Team Losi is continually changing and im prov ing designs ;t herefore, the ac tual
part may appear slightly differe nt than the illustrated part . Illustrations of p arts
and as semblies may be slightly distorted to enhance pert i nent details.
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BAG A
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Fig 1.
Step 1. Attach the front chassis stiffener (1) to the front
bulkhead (2) by aligning the holes in the stiffener (1) with the
holes
in thetop hingeof the bulkhead (2). Secure by inserting
the 1/8" upper bulkh ea d hinge pin (3) through both the bulk-
head (2) and stiffener (1) • use the shortest
118 " hinge pin
without a groove in the ce
nt er.
•NOTE: The hinge pin fit is tight! Lightlytap the hinge
pin through both
par ts until it is centered.
Step 2. Center the hinge pin (3) and attach an 1/8" 'E'
clip (4) to each end of the hinge pin (3).
Step 3. Place the chassis stiffener (1) through the front
shock tower (5) and attach the shock tower (5) to the rear
of
the front bu l kh ead (2) wi th four 4-40 x 3/8" cap head screws
(6).
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Step 4. Insert a 3/8" ball stud (7) into the outside hole on
the bottom of th e shock tower (5). Mount the ball studs (7)
from the rear on both sides of the shocktower (5) and secure
each with a 4-40 mini lock nut (8).
Step5. Insert a 4- 40 x 3/4" caphead screw (9) from the
rear, through the third hole in
on thetop of the shocktower(5)
on each side. Thread a top shock mount bushing
(1 0) on to
each of th e tw o sc rews (9) and tighten.
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Step6. Attach the front bu lkhead (2) to themain chassis
(11) by aligning the bottom hinge holes on the bulkhead (2)
and the main chassis (1 1). Once the holes are aligned, care-
fully tap the 1 /8" lower bulkhead hinge pin (12) through both
pieces until the hinge pin (12) is centered. • Use the
118"
hingepin with the large groove in the center.
• NOTE: The lower hinge pin fit is VERY TIGHT! Be
sure that the holes
are aligned and tap pin intoplace.
Step 7. Secure th e pin by threading a 2-56 x 5/16" but-
ton head screw ( 13 ) into the small hole in the top, rear of the
front bulkhead (5). Thread the screw (13) all the way
in. ·uis
easiest to
get to the screw if the chassis stiffener is swung
down
and the wrench is inserted through the forward hole in
the stiffener.
Fb When removing the front bulkhead for any reason,
the 2-56 x 5/16" button head screw must
be completely re-
moved before removing the lower hinge pin.
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Fig 4.
Step 8. Insert a 3/16" x 5/16" sealed bearing (14) into
each side of both front spindles [left (15), right (16)]. Insert a
front stubaxle(17) fromtheoutside
of bothspindles (15), (16).
Thread a 4-40 x 13116" axle screw (18) into each stub ax le
(17) from theopposite side. Tighten th e screw(18) while hold-
ing the stub axle (17) with a 3/8" socket wrench or pliers.
Fb Be sure that the front axle screw is TIGHT! The
thread lock compound that is on the screw takes 24 hours
to
set.
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Step 9. Attach the right spindle (16) to the right spindle
ca rrier ( 20) by aligning the holes in each and inserting a 3/32"
hinge pin (21) through both pieces. Be sure that the rib on the
spind le (16) points down and the camber mount ho le on the
ca rrier (20) points up . Center the hinge pin (2 1) and secure it
with two 3/32 " 'E' clips (22) .
• IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two sizes of ' E' clips
in this assemb ly bag. Be sure to use the small ' E' clips on the
3/32" pins.
Step 10 . Repeat forthe left spindle ( 15) and left spindle
carrier (19) .
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Step 11 . Insert a 4-40 mini lock nut (8) into the hex area
in each spindle carrier (19), (20), thread a 318" ball stud (7) in
from the rear
and tighten. Insert a 4-40 mini lock nut (8) into
the
hex area in each spindle ( 15) , (16) ,thread a3/16"ballstud
(2 3) in from th e top and tighten.
e IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not over tighten the ball
s tuds!
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Step 12. Attach the right spindle and carrier assembly to
a front suspension
arm (24) as shown. Line uptheholes in the
spindle carrier (19) with the holes in the front arm (24), inserta
3132" hingepin (21) and attach a 3132" 'E'clip (22) to both sides
of the hinge pin (21).
0 IMPO RTA NT NOTE: There are two sizes of 'E' clips
inthis assemblybag. Besure
to use the small'E' clipson the 31
32" pins.
Step 13. Attach the arm (24) to the right side of the front
bulkhead (2) by inserting the 1/8" inner front hinge pin (25),
from the front, through the arm (24) and bulkhead (2). Center
the hinge pin (25) and secure it with two 1/8" 'E' clips (4).
Step 14. Repeat steps 12 and ·13 for left side.
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Step 15. Thread a plastic rod end (26) onto each end of a
1-7/8" turnbuckle (27). Tighten both rod ends (26) equally until
the rod is the same length as the rod in Fig. 8A. Make
tw o
camber link assemblies.
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Step 16. Place a "foam thing" (28) over each of the ball
studs on the spindlecarriers (19), (20) and the shocktower (5).
Next, attach one side of the camber link assembly
to the ball
stud on the shock tower (5) and the otherside to the ball stud
on the spindle carrier (19), (20). Attach a camber link
to both
the left and right side.
R:J Try to mount all of the camberlinksso that thethreads
adjust thesame direction. This makes
it much easier to make
adjustments later.
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BAG B
Fig 10.
Step 1. Place servo saver bottom (29) overservo saver
post (30) andslide servo saver bottom all of the waydown. Be
sure that the hex in the
se rvo saver post {30} is inserted into
the hex in the servo saver bottom (29).
Step 2. Slide the servo saver top (31) down over the
servo saver post (30)
so that it rests against the servo saver
'bottom (29). The arm on the servo saver top (3 1) and th e arm
on the se
rv o saver bottom (29) should point in opposite direc-
tions.
Step 3. Slide the se rvosaver spring (32) overthe servo
saverpost (30) and push
it into the recessed area. Installthe
servo saver
sp ring cap (33) and th read the 6-40 lock nut (34)
onto the threads of the servo saverpost (30).
Step4. Tighten the6-40 locknut (34) all ofthe waydown
and
th en loosen it tw o full turns. This is a good starting point
for the adjustment. Once assembly is
co mplete, if you wish,
the
se rvo saver can be adjusted tighter or looser.
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Step 5. In sert a 4-40 mini lock nut (8) into each of the
tw o hex areas in theservo saver bottom (29). Thread a 3/16"
ball stud (23) into each nut (8) and tighten. Insert a 4-40 mini
lock nut (8) into the h
ex area in the se rvo savertop. Thread a
3/1 6" ball stud (23) into the nut (8) andtighten.
Step 7. Insert a 4- 40 mini lock nut (8) into each of the
two hex areas in the steering idler arm (35). Thread a 3/16"
ball stud (23) into each nut (8) and tighten.
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Step8. Thread a plastic rod end (26) onto each end of a
1-7
/ 8" turnbuckle (27). Tighten bo th rod en ds (26) equally until
the completed tie r
od is the same length as the one in figure
12A. Make two tie rod assemblies.
Step
9. Thread a short plastic rod end {36) onto each
end of the 1-1/8" turnbuckle (37). Tighten both r od ends (36)
equally untilthe completed drag link is
th e same length as the
one
in figure.12A.
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Step 10. Snap one end of theshort drag li nk to the right
ball stud (36) on the servo saver bottom (29). Snap the other
end to the left ball stud on the steering idler arm (35).
•NOTE: Be sure to snap the rod onto the correct ball
studs as shown!
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Fig 14.
Step 11. Insert a 3/32" x 3/16" bushing (38) into the two
large holes in thebottom of the steeringbrace (39}, chamfered
endfirst. Insert the othertwo bushings (38) into the two holes
in the main chassis (1 1).
• Note: Trim all flashing from the bushings to ensure
proper
fit.
Step 12. Insert a 3/32" hinge pin (21) through the hole in
the steering idlerarm (35) and posi1ion
i1 as shown in fig.14A.
Place the servo saver assembly and the steering idler arm
(35) into the bushings (38) in the chassis (11)
so that the in-
stalled drag link is in the front.
Step 13. Place the steering brace (39) on top of the
servo saver assembly and steering idl
er arm (35) being sure
that the bushings (38) slide over the pins.
Step 14. Attach the steering brace with two 4- 40 x 3/8"
cap headscrews (6) through steering brace (39}andintochas-
sis{11).
8 IMPORTANT NOTE: Tighten the two 4-40 screws all
the way and then backthem off 1/8 of a tu rn . This will keepthe
posts on the chassis from ''taking a set" if they should twist at
all.
Fb If you should ever need to remove the small bush-
ings, the easiest way to get them out is to slightly thread a 4-
40 screw into them and pull them out.
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BAG B (Continued)
Fig 15.
Step 15. Snaponeend of a completed tie rod to theservo saverassembly. Snap the other end to the left sidespindle (15).
Attach the other tie rod assembly to the steering idler arm (39) and the right spindle (16).
R:J Once again,assure that all turnbuckles are mounted with the threads in the same direction for easier adjustment later!
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Fig 16.
*Note: If you do nothave your servo at this time, skip to
Bag C
and continue assembly It is recommended that the
servo be installed
at this time since much of the front end is
built aroundthe servo
and minordisassembly will be required
to install
it later.
8 IMPORTANT NOTE: If the servo mounting instruc-
tions are not followed carefully, your servo may be damaged!
Step 16. Using a file
or a Dremel tool, trim the twolower
ears oH of your servo (notincluded) as shown in figure 16 . Be
very careful to trim the correct ears! If the wrong ears are
trimmed,your servo will not be able
to be mounted unless the
servo case is replaced.
e IMPORTANT NOTE: It is not recommendedthat you
use cutters
or a hobby knife to remove theservo ears. Some
cases are made of very brittle material and damage to your
servo case may result.
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Figure 16

BAG B (Continued)
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Step 17. Using table 188, determine which servo arm
(40) is req uired for you servo. If your servo is not listed, try
using the arm recommend
ed for another servo made by the
same manufacturer,
or use one supplied with your servo that
is thesame length as eitherthe 23L
or the 25Larm.
Step 18. Insert a 4-40 mini lock nut (8) inthe hex area of
the servo arm (40). Thread a 3/16" ball stud (23) into the lock
nut (8) and tighten.
Step 19. Plug you servo into your radio system's re-
ceiver. Make sure that there is power
to the receiver, and
switch thetransmitteron followed by the receiver. Be surethat
the trim settings for the steering on yourtransmitter are set to
the middle. With the radio system still turned on, attach the
servo arm (40)
so that it po in ts straight up, away from the ears
that were
tr immed off. Securethe arm (40) with the servo arm
screw supplied with your servo.
Fig 18.
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Step 20 . Use the tables below to determine how the
servo mounting posts (41) should
be attached.
Fb Tr im flashing fromthe pins on the mounting posts so
that they will seat all of the way into the holes in the chassis
brace and chassis.
Step 21. Place a #4 washer (42) over each of the two 4-
40 x 3/8" cap head screws (6) and attach the servoposts (41)
to the servo by th reading a screw (6) through thecenter hole
in each post {41). Do not tighten the screws (6) all of the way
yet! Just snug them up. The screws (6) will
be tightened after
the servo
is installed so that the posts (41) have the correct
spacing.
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BAG B (Continued)
'Note: Posts are not to scale.
Position of pin on ~rvo mountingpost
1 F or ward away from servo
2 Forward
ne xt to servo
3
To rear away from servo
4
To rea r next to servo
Table 18A
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Small, lightning
ho le in theservomountingpostshould always be
mounted to the top ( the side opposite to where
the mounting ears wereremoved from).
SERVO TYPE MOUNUNG'POSTPIN
LOCATION
Airtronics 3
94151 ,94152,94737,94738
Alrtronics 1
94102
Futaba 2
S131, S5101 , S9101, S9201,S9301,S9401
Futaba 1
S148,S132H
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NES-507. NES-517, NES-901, NES-4131, NES-4721, 2
NES-4735, NES-9021
KO 2
PS-702, PS-703, PS-1001, PS-1003
KO 1
PS-901 BH, PS-902
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Fig 19.
Step 22. Place the servo, with servo mounting posts
(
41) attached, intothe chassis (11). Alignthe pins in the mount-
i ng posts (41) with the holes in the chassis (1 1). Mount the
chassis brace (43) on top
of the servo. The slots in the chas-
sis brace (43) should align with the grooves in the chassis
(11). Make sure that the pins in the mounting posts (41) are
inserted intothechassisbrace (43) andthe chassis (11). Using
two 4-40 x 1/2" cap head screws (44) and two gold washers
(46), attach the chassis brace (43)
as shown.
Step 23. Tighten the screws (6) in the servo mounting
posts (41)
e IMPORTANTNOTE: Don't overt ightenthe screws in
the servo mounting posts! The mounting ears on the servo
can be damaged if these screws.are over tightened.
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REQUIREDSERVO
ARM
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25l
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Step24. Thread a shortplastic rod end (36) onto each end of the 4-40x 518 "threaded rod (45). Tightenboth sides equally
until the rod is the same length
as the oneshown in figure 20A . Attach one end of the rod to the ball stud (23) in the servo arm
( 40 ) and theother to the ball stud (23) in the servo saver. fig. 208 .
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Fig 21.
Step 25 . Rotatethe front endbackuntil the front chassis
stiffener (1) can be indexed into thechassis brace (43). Place
a gold washer ( 46 ) over each of the two 4-40 x 7/8" cap head
screws (47). Inserta screw (47) through each ofthe
tw o holes
in the front chassis stiffener (1) and tighten.
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Fig 22.
Step 1. Holding thechassis (11) upsidedown, insert the
tab
on the rear pivot support·(48) under the rear part of the
chassis (11),
so that the pivot support (48) is flush with the
chassis
(11 ). Make sure thatthefour holes inthechassis (11)
line up withthefour holes
in the pivot support (48). Secure the
pivot support (48) to thechassis (11) usingfour4-40 x 1/2"flat
head screws (49).
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Step 2. Insert two 4-40 x 7/8" cap head screws (47) through the third hole in on each side of the rear sh ock tower (50) as
shown. Thread top shock mount bushings
(1 0) onto thetwo screws (47) and tighten. The shock mount bushings (1 0) should be
on the side of the shock tower (50) opposite the flat surface.
Step 3. Attach the rear shocktower (50) to the rear bulkhead (51) using four 4-40 x 1/2" cap headscrews (44) as shown.
Step 4. Thread a 3/8" ball stud (7) into the #2 hole on each side of the rear bulkhead (51). Place a ''foam thing" (28) over
each of the two ball studs (7). Seefigure 23A
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Step 5. Place the rear bulkhead (51) into the top, for-
ward area of the rear pivot support (48). Make sure that the
bulkhead (51) is all of the way down and that the mounting
ea
rs are flush with the chassis (11). Thread two 4-40 x 3/8"
flat head screws (52) through the pivot support (48) and into
the rear bulkhead (51). Do not tighten these screws yet.
Step 6. Place a gold washer (46) overeach of thetwo 4-
40x3/8" cap headscrews (6) and partiallythreadthemthrough
the two ears
in the top of the bulkhead (5 1) , into the chassis
(11 ). Now tighten all four screws starting with the flathead
screws (52).
Fi g 25.
Step 7. Attach the dog bones (53) to the plastic univer-
sal yokes (54) by lining up the slot on the dog bone (53) with
the groove in the universal yoke (54). Secure the two pieces
with a 4-40 x 3/8" cap head screw (6).
fb A small amount of thread lock compound on the
threads of the4-40 x 3/8" cap head screwwill helphold ittight.
Figure 24
Figure 25
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Fig 26.
Step 8. Position the universal pivot (55) in the rear axle
(56) so that the holes in both are aligned.
Step 9. Using pliers, carefully push a 3/32" x 1/2" spirol
pin (57)through the rear axle (56) and universalpivot (55) until
the pin (57) extends evenly out of both sides of rear axle (56).
Fb The pin can be made to press in tighter. This will
ensure that it stays firmly in place. To do so SLIGHTLY crimp
the center of the pin with heavy duty wire cutters. When in -
serting the pin be careful not
to smash the ends of the pin.
This can cause the universal pivot
to bind.
Fi g 27.
Step 10. Using the small end of the Team Losi wrench
(58) supplied with your kit,
pry the pins on the universal pivot
(55) into holes
in the plastic universal yoke (54).
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Step 11. Press a 3/16" x 3/8" bearing (59) into each side
of the right rear hub
(61 ).
Step 12. Thread a 3/8" ball stud (7) into the #1 hole in
the rear hub (61), from the front (the side with the recessed
area).
e IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not over tighten the ball
studs.
Step 13. Place a "foam thing" (28) over theball stud (7).
Step 14. Repeat steps 11 - 13 forthe left rear hub (60).
Step 15. Slide a rearaxle(56) through the bear
in gs (59)
in each rear hub (60), (61} from the inside.
Step 16. Placea rear axle/gearboxspacer (62) overeach
rear axle (56), against the outside bearing (59).
Step 17. Secure the rear axle (56) and the spacer (62)
by inserting a 1/16" x 7/16" pin (63)
th rough the small hole in
each ofthe rear axles (56).
The pin (63) should be centered in
the rear axle (56).
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Fig 29 .
Step 18. Place the r ig ht rear hub (61) between the outer
rails of the right rear suspension arm (65). Be sure that the
ball stud (7) is on the same side of the arm (65) as the shock
mounting holes.
St
ep 19. Insert a 1/8" hinge pin (3) into the suspension
arm (65) and through the rear hub
(61 ). Secure the hinge pin
(3) with two 1/8" 'E' clips (4)
Step 20. Repeat steps 18 and 19 for the left rear sus-
pension arm (64).
Figure 28
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Fig 30.
Step 21 . Thread a plastic rod end (26) onto each end of
a 1-1/2" turnbuckle (66). Tighten both ends (26) evenly until
the rod is the same length as the one shown below.
Fig 31.
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Step 22. Insert a 1/8" x 1/4" washer (67) into the recessed area on each side of the rear pivot support (48).
Step 23. Place the rig
ht rear suspension arm (65) overthe right side of th e rear pivot support (48). Line upthe holes in the
arm (65) with the holes in the pivot support (48) and attach them by inserting
an innerrear hinge pin (68) from therearall of the
way through both pieces until the pin (68) is flush with the back of the arm (65).
Step 24. Attach one end ofa rearcamber link from step
21 to the ball stud (7) in the rear hub (61) andtheother end to the
ball stud (7)
in the rear bulkhead (51).
RJ Remember to attach the turnbuckles so that thethreads are in thesame direction on all of your linkages.
Step 25. Repeat steps
23 and 24 forthe left side of the car.
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Fig 32. ®
Step 1. Insert a 4-40 mini lock nut (8) in to the hexarea
of the diffnut carrier(69). Thethread locking portionof thenut
(8) should be to the
ou tside.
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St ep 2. Locate the 5/64" allen wrench (70) supplied with
the
k~ . Place the diff nut carrier (69), nut side first, over the
allen wrench.
Step 3. Stack the six beveled washers (71) over th e
wrench nextto thediffnutcarrier(69). The washers (71) should
all point thesamedirection and openawayfrom the nut carrier
(69).
Step 4. Placethe difftube (72) overthe wrench, big side
first, so that
it rests against the beveled washers (71).
Fig 34.
Step 5. In sert a ll of the parts that are stacked on the
wrench into one of the outdrive/diff halves (73). Line up the
tabs on the diff nut carrier (69) with the slots
in the outdrive
(73). Make certainthat the difftube (72) is pressed allthe way
in tothe outdrive/diff half (73),and that it is straight. There is a
sma ll shoulder on the diff tube (72) that should be flush wi th
the outer surface of the outdrive (73).
Fig 35.
Step 6. Apply a small amount of diff grease (74) to the
outside ring of the outdrive (73). Attach a diff washer (75) to
the outdri
ve (73) by lining up the slot in the washer (75) with
the slot in the outdrive (73).
•Note: Onlya small amount of grease is needed. It is
only there to holdthe
diff washerin place.
e IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not glue the diff washe rs to
the ou tdrive/diff halves. Doing so may not allow the washers
to mount flat. 16
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Step 7. Inserta 5mm x 8mmbearing (76) intothe center
of the diff gear (77).
Step 8. Press a 3/32" di ff ball (78) into each of thesmall
holes inthe diff gear (77). Using a toothpick
or thesmall allen
wrench, apply grease (74) to both sides of each diff ball (78)
fig. 36A.
Fig 37.
Step 9. Carefully place the diff gear (77) over the diff
tube (72) sothatthediffbal
ls (78) anddiff gear(77) rest against
the diff washer (75).
e IMPORTANT NOTE: It is a good idea to hold thediff
nut carrier in place sothedifftube is not pushed through when
the gear is pushed over it.
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Step 10. Insert a 5mm x 8mm bearing (76) into thesec-
ond outdrive/diff half (73). Make sure that the bearing (76) is
pushed all the way into the outdrive (73). The handle of a
hobby knife or a pencil can be used
to push the bearing (76)
in to place.
Step
11 . Drop th e 1/4"x 5/16" shim (79) intotheoutdrive
(73}
on top of the 5mm x 8mm bearing (76). Make sure that
the shim (79) is flat against the bearing (76).
Be extra careful
not to bend this shim!
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Figure 36
Figure 37
Figure 38
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