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• Stub axle housing bearings:

Remove, clean, and

re-oil the bearings as needed.

• Front and rear differential:

Remove, disassemble,

clean, and regrease all the gears in the differential
(internal gears, ring, and pinion). Refer to your
exploded view diagrams for help with disassembly
and reassembly.

• Spur and Pinion Gears:

Remove, disassemble, and

clean these components. No grease is required on
the spur and pinion gear. Refer to your exploded
view diagrams for help with disassembly and
reassembly.

• Motor:

Remove the motor, clean with aerosol

motor cleaner, and re-oil the bushings with
lightweight electric motor oil. Be sure to wear eye
protection when using spray aerosol cleaners.

MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL

Your model requires timely maintenance in order to stay in

top running condition. The following procedures should be

taken very seriously.

Inspect the vehicle for obvious damage or wear.

Look for:
1.  Cracked, bent, or damaged parts
2.  Check the wheels and steering for binding.
3.  Check for leaks and proper operation of the

shock absorbers.

4. Check the wiring for any frayed wires or loose

connections.

5. Check the mounting of the receiver and servo and speed

control.

6. Check the tightness of the wheel hex bolts with

a wrench.

7. Check the operation of the radio system, especially the

condition of the batteries.

8. Check for any loose screws in the chassis structure or

suspension.

9. Inspect the gears for wear, broken teeth, or debris lodged

between the teeth.

10. Check the tightness of all the pivot balls.

Other periodic maintenance:

•

Motor

: Every 10-15 runs, remove and clean the motor by

wiping away accumulated dirt and debris from around the
motor shaft bushing on the pinion gear side of the motor.
Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to
flush dirt out of the motor. After cleaning, lubricate the
bushings at each end of the motor with a drop of light-
weight electric motor oil.

•

Chassis

: Keep the chassis clean of accumulated dirt and

grime. Periodically inspect the chassis for damage.

•

Shocks

: Keep the oil level in the shocks full. Use only

100% pure silicone shock oil to prolong the life of the
seals. If you are experiencing leakage around the top of
the shock, inspect the bladder in the top cap for signs of
damage or distortion from overtightening. If the bottom
of the shock is leaking, then it is time for a rebuild. The
Traxxas rebuild kit for two shocks is part #7662.

•

Suspension

: Periodically inspect the model for signs

of damage such as bent or dirty suspension pins, bent
camber links, loose screws, and any signs of stress or
bending. Replace components as needed.

•

Driveline

: Inspect the driveline for signs of wear such as

worn drive yokes, dirty axle driveshafts, and any unusual
noise or binding. Remove the gear cover, inspect the
spur gear for wear, and check the tightness of the set
screw in the pinion gear. Tighten, clean, or replace
components as needed.

Storage

When you are through running the model for the day, blow it off with

compressed air or use a soft bristled paint brush to dust-off the

vehicle. Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model

whenever the model is stored. If the model will be stored for a long

time, then also remove the batteries from the transmitter.
Keep this manual and the other documents included with your

model for future reference. If you misplace your manual or any of

the documents, they may be downloaded at LaTrax.com.
If you have any questions about your model or its operation, call the

LaTrax Technical Support line toll-free at:

1-888-872-9927

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from

8:30am to 9:00pm central time.