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SLASH KIT • 5 

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

4mm

HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONS

The following chart is provided to help you identify the many different sizes and types of hardware that are used in the 

assembly of this model. Note the difference between the length measurements of the roundhead and countersunk screws. 

A ruler is provided at the bottom of each page to measure the length of the screws in millimeters.

3x12mm Countersunk Screw

3x12mm Buttonhead Screw

3mm

12mm

3mm

12mm

5x10x4mm Ball Bearing

10mm 5mm

Repeat Icon

Repeat step the number 

of times indicated. 

Optional Part Icon

Optional part available. 

Refer to included 

parts list.

Aluminum Part Icon

Aluminum accessory 

part available. Refer to 

included parts list.

x2
x4

ICON DESCRIPTIONS

There are icons in this assembly instruction which indicate certain actions needed during assembly.

Turn Icon

Indicates assembly 

needs to be flipped 

or turned around.

Oil Bottle

Use included silicone 

shock oil. 

Grease Tube

Apply included 

grease to part 

indicated.

RADIO SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS

The Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz radio system is provided with your unassembled kit. Complete instructions for operating the radio 

system are included in the Slash Owner’s Manual. You can download the Owner’s Manual for the Slash, as well as the manuals 

for all Traxxas vehicles, at Traxxas.com.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Every effort has been made in component design and material selection to make your model as durable as possible and still 

maintain a weight consistent with good handling. Because this model is intended for operation under severe conditions, no 

warranties are expressed nor implied relating to the longevity of the parts. If you find that a part has a defect in materials or 

workmanship, please return it to us BEFORE IT IS USED, and we will gladly replace it. Damage caused by excessive force, abuse, 

neglect or failure to adhere to the precautions outlined in the literature contained with your model will void the warranty.

CCS

Countersunk Cap Screw

GS

Set (Grub) Screw

CS

Cap Screw

PTW

PTFE Washer

FCS

Flathead Cap Screw

MW

Metal Washer

BCS

Buttonhead Cap Screw

E

E-Clip

CSS

Cap Shoulder Screw

BB

Ball Bearing

NL

Nylon Locknut

ABBREVIATIONS

White: 

Silicone

Black: 

Black Lithium

Summary of Contents for SLASH 58014-4

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY MANUAL MODEL 58014 4...

Page 2: ...e in direct sunlight DO NOT allow the storage temperature to exceed 140 F or 60 C such as in the trunk of a car or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or...

Page 3: ...lways disconnect the battery or batteries from the speed control when not in use Insulate the Wires Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits Transmitter on Firs...

Page 4: ...ave your work spread out and not in the way when you want to take a break from the assembly Allow yourself plenty of time to build this kit assembly time is going to vary with each individual Experien...

Page 5: ...DIO SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS The Traxxas TQ 2 4GHz radio system is provided with your unassembled kit Complete instructions for operating the radio system are included in the Slash Owner s Manual You can d...

Page 6: ...FERENTIAL BAG A1 Installasungearinto differentialhousing A3 Installremainingsungear intodifferentialhousing A4 Installdifferentialcoverplate A2 Assembleplanetarygearsandinstallintodifferentialhousing...

Page 7: ...erciseshocktomakesureitcompressesfully Ifitdoesnot itisoverfilled 1 5mm 1 16 3mm 1 8 Fillwith shockoil Unscrew cap Slowlymovepiston toremoveexcess air thenletsitafew minutesuntilallthe bubblesareout A...

Page 8: ...arboxhalves Note BearingSeating Pressdownhardtoensure bearingsarefullyseated 7 7 3 5x11x4mm BB 5x11x4mm BB 5x8x0 5 PTFE Washer 5x8x0 5 PTFE Washer Left Gearbox Half Right Gearbox Half 22T Gear Shaft A...

Page 9: ...r Gear Idler Gear Shaft 5x8x0 5 PTFE Washer 5x8x0 5 PTFE Washer 1 2 3 Left Gearbox Half 30T Idler Gear Shaft Assembly DIFFERENTIAL BAG Black Lithium Grease Black Lithium Grease Black Tape Completed Di...

Page 10: ...Hub 90T Spur Gear Slipper Hub Slipper Friction Pad 3 Slipper Friction Pad 5x11x4mm BB 5x11x4mm BB M4x0 7 NL 2x10mm Pin 2x10mm Pin M4x0 7 NL Installpinintoinputshaft Tighten the slipper clutch adjusti...

Page 11: ...driveshaftsontotransmissioncase 3x11mm Screw Pin 2 3x11mm Screw Pin 3x11mm Screw Pin Inner Driveshafts Inner Driveshaft Inner Driveshaft REAR SUSPENSION BAG C10 Attachthecamberlinkstotherearshocktower...

Page 12: ...odypostontorearshocktower C REAR MODULE ASSEMBLY REAR SUSPENSION BAG 2 5x12mm CS 4 Rear Body Mount 3x12mm BCS Rear Shock Tower Transmission Case C11 Attachtherearshocktowertotransmissioncase Rear Shoc...

Page 13: ...3x46mm Screw Pin 2 Rear Suspension Arm L R 3x46mm Screw Pin 3x46mm Screw Pin Rear Suspension Arm Right Rear Suspension Arm Left REAR SUSPENSION BAG C14 Assembleouterdriveshaftsand hub x2 x2 Rear Axle...

Page 14: ...Installrearskidplateonbottomoftransmissioncase Outer Driveshaft Assembly Outer Driveshaft Assembly 3x28mm Screw Pin 2 3x28mm Screw Pin 3x28mm Screw Pin 3x15mm BCS 2 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 4x12mm CCS 4...

Page 15: ...8 Installrearbumper C17 Installwheeliebarmount Wheelie Bar Mount Rear Bumper Rear Bumper Rear Bumper Brace Rear Bumper Brace Wheelie Bar Mount 3x15mm BCS 2 3x12mm BCS 3x12mm CSS 4 3x30mm BCS 3x40mm BC...

Page 16: ...LY Checkyourassemblycarefully Completedrearmoduleassembly REAR SUSPENSION BAG C19 Installrearshocks 3x14mm BCS 2 3x14mm BCS 3x14mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 2 Install into Position 2 for be...

Page 17: ...x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS 2 Front Body Mount Base Front Body Mount Front Shock Tower Front Shock Tower Front Bulkhead Front Bulkhead 3x15mm BCS 2 3x10mm FCS 2 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm FCS 2 3x15mm FCS 3x1...

Page 18: ...stothefrontbulkheadassembly Front Suspension Arm 2 Front Suspension Arm Front Suspension Arm 44mm Suspension Pin 2 44mm Suspension Pin Assembly Tie Bar Tie Bar 3mm E Clip 3mm E Clip 3mm E Clip 4 Tie B...

Page 19: ...ronthubassemblytothefrontsuspensionarms Steering Block 2 Caster Block L R Right Caster Block Left Caster Block Steering Block Front Axle 2 5x11x4mm BB 4 2x10mm Axle Pin 2 5x8x0 5 PTFE Washer 2 5x11x4m...

Page 20: ...efrontskidplateandinstallonto frontbulkheadassembly 4x12mm CCS 2 D9 Installtoelinksontofrontbulkheadassembly Noteorientation Thewiderendofthe hollowballshould facethelocknut Noteorientation Thewideren...

Page 21: ...Servo Saver Front Bumper Front Bumper Servo Saver Steering Link Steering Link D10 Installsteeringlinkandservosavertobellcrank D11 Installfrontbumperontofrontbulkhead 4x12mm CCS 4 4x12mm CCS 4x12mm CC...

Page 22: ...SION BAG D12 Installfrontshocks Install into Position 1 for best off road performance 1 2 Checkyourassemblycarefully Completedfrontmoduleassembly 3x15mm BCS 4 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm B...

Page 23: ...tronic Speed Control ESC 3x15mm CS 2 XL 5 Electronic Speed Control 3x15mm CS Receiver Foam Tape Lower Receiver Box Foam Lower Receiver Box Lower Receiver Box Foam Lower Receiver Box TQ Receiver Routea...

Page 24: ...cutthemetaltip anddonotbendorcutthe whitewireattheendofthemetaltip Donot shortentheantennatube Antenna Tube Antenna Post Takecarenottocrimp theantennawirewhen insertingtheantennatube 1 Usethesuppliedt...

Page 25: ...am Receiver Wire Clamp 3x8mm BCS 2 2 5x8mm CS 2 ELECTRONICS BAG Silicone Grease O Ring Seal 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS Receiver Box Cover O Ring Seal 2 5x8mm CS 2 5x8mm CS Takecarenottocrimpthewiresduringins...

Page 26: ...ASH KIT E CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CHASSIS BAG E9 Installnerfbarsontothechassis Checkyourassemblycarefully Completedchassisassembly Nerf Bar 2 3x8mm BCS 4 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS Nerf Bar Nerf...

Page 27: ...SCwiresthroughtheshocktowerand connecttothemotor Redtored blacktoblack 3x12mm BCS 4 3x12mm BCS 3x12mm BCS 3x12mm BCS 4x12mm BCS Ensurethesteeringbellcrankscrewheadsare seatedintothebossesonthechassisb...

Page 28: ...vo 1 2 Turntransmitteron seeQuickStart Plugchargedbattery intoESC seeQuickStart 3 4 Turnonthemodel seeQuickStart SetSteeringTrimtoZero seeQuickStart Unplugbatteryandturntransmitteroff 5 3x10mm BCS 3x1...

Page 29: ...Y WHEELS AND TIRE BAG G1 Installtiresonfrontandrearaxles Assembled Front Tires and Wheels 2 Assembled Rear Tires and Wheels 2 M4x0 7 NL 4 x4 Notethelocationmarkedonthe insideofthewheelwheninstalling M...

Page 30: ...be easier to mask by covering the dark areas and spraying them last be sure the lighter colors are opaque enough to prevent the darker color from showing through Lighter colors can be backed with sil...

Page 31: ...SLASH KIT 31 APPENDIX MAIN DOCUMENTS BAG Appendix1 Bodyinstallation Body Clip 4...

Page 32: ...LED will glow green Plug the battery into the speed control Align the and markings Make certain the battery plug is completely inserted Turn on the model Press and release the EZ Set button on the spe...

Page 33: ...ger to the full throttle position and hold it there B 5 When the LED blinks RED TWICE push the throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it there C 6 When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE programming is...

Page 34: ...34 SLASH KIT NOTES...

Page 35: ...SLASH KIT 35 NOTES...

Page 36: ...888 TRAXXAS MODEL 58014 4 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Entire contents 2020 Traxxas No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Tr...

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