Assemble TWO front suspension arms by performing the following steps.
1
1..
Place the assembled turnbuckle between the front shock tower and C-hub as shown.
2
2..
Pass a #309335 (SH M3x10) screw downward through a #307454 pivot ball and
turnbuckle ball joint, and thread into the hole in the top of the C-hub. Tighten until the
pivot ball snaps into the ball joint, and then tighten the whole assembly.
3
3..
Mount two #309393 (M3) nuts to the rear of the #302099 front shock tower using
two #309335 (SH M3x10) screws, using the
outher holes as shown. Mount two #303240
balls to the rear of the shock tower on the
already mounted hex screws, against the
M3 nuts. Snap the ball joints onto
the balls on the shock tower.
12
Install both front C-hub assemblies in the front lower arms by
performing the following steps.
1
1..
Place the driveshaft plastic cap into the diff outdrive slot.
Insert the C-hub assembly into the end of the front lower arm
as shown. Align the hole in the bottom of the C-hub and holes
in the arm.
2
2..
Slide a #307220 pivot pin through the aligned holes. Make
sure the flat spot on the pivot pin is toward the bottom.
3
3..
Thread and tighten the #309351 (SB M3x4) set screw in the
bottom of the C-hub until it is tight on the pivot pin on the flat
surface on it. Be very careful not to overtighten
the screw, as the threads may strip in the
composite C-hub.
The C-hub assembly should move freely.
4
4..
Mount the #302099 front shock tower to
the bulkheads with two #309333 (SH M3x6) screws.
FRONT SUSPENSION
309336
SH M3x12
309336
SH M3x12
309333
SH M3x6
309335
SH M3x10
Assemble the TWO front C-hubs by performing the following steps.
1
1..
Insert two #302290 bushings into the C-hub upper and lower holes.
Install the bushings from the inside of the C-hub as shown, with the flanges
facing into the C-hub.
2
2..
Insert the steering block assembly into the C-hub, passing the driveshaft
through the oblong hole in the side of the C-hub. Insert the left steering block
assembly into C-hub marked L, and insert the right steering block assembly
into C-hub marked R.
3
3..
Pass two #309336 (SH M3x12) screws through the bushings, and thread
into the top and bottom of the steering block. The steering blocks should
move freely.
Installation
Removal
309351
SB M3x4
Assemble TWO front turnbuckles by threading ball joints onto the ends of a #302630 turnbuckle as shown. The ball
joints should be perpendicular (90°) to each other. Adjust the turnbuckles to a length of 46 mm, measured end-to-end.
Note: Each turnbuckle has a CCW thread on one end and a CW thread on the other end.
46 mm
Groove
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46 mm
F
RONT
1:1
INITIAL POSITION
307454
PB 5 mm
To install a snap ring:
Place the hex portion of the wheel axle flat on a table.
Put one end of the snap ring into the groove on the
opposite side of the axle cutout, and use a slotted
screwdriver to work the clip into the groove.
To remove a snap ring:
Place the hex portion of the
wheel axle flat on a table. Insert
a small screwdriver in the axle
cutout and pry it off, taking care
not to let it fly off the
workbench.
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DETAIL
Flat spot
! Tighten very gently !
