Team Associated RC10T4.2 User Manual

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:: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC10 T4.2. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.

We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the
illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags. Check each bag for these

sheets before you start to build.

:: KIT Features

Features in the T4.2 Factory Team:

• Factory Team 12mm “Big Bore” hard anodized, threaded aluminum shocks with TiN “Gold” 3mm shock shafts

• VTS slipper (variable torque, multi-plate slipper with 3 drive surfaces) and high-resolution spring

• Factory Team blue aluminum steering bellcrank set

• Factory Team 12mm blue aluminum front and rear clamping hexes with hex drive wheels

• “Gull-wing” front suspension arms and updated front and rear shock towers optimized for12mm big bore shocks

• Factory Team 7075-T6 blue aluminum 0° rear hubs with oversized outer bearing

• Pro-Line Bulldog body

• CVA joints with pin retainer clips

• Ball differential with light-weight outdrives

• Factory Team carbon fiber battery strap and blue aluminum thumb screws

• Complete set of precision ball bearings

• Factory Team blue titanium turnbuckles, blue aluminum hinge pin brace, milled motor plate, servo mounts, rear ballast weight

and much more!

:: Additional

Your new T4.2 FT kit comes unassembled

and requires the following items for completion
(refer to catalog section for suggestions):

• R/C two channel surface frequency radio system

• AA-size batteries for transmitter
(#302 alkaline, #303 rechargealble)

• Electronic Speed Control, ESC (#29140, #29143)

• Steering servo (#29166, #29167) • R/C electric motor

• Pinion gear, size determined by type/wind of motor

• Battery charger (a peak detection charger, or LiPo compatible charger)

• 6 cell NiMH battery pack (#700) or a 2 cell LiPo battery pack (#714)

• Calipers or a precision ruler • Needle nose pliers

• Lexan specific spray paint

• Reamer / hole punch

• Cyanacrylate glue (#1597)

• Thread locking compound (#1596)

• Tires and Inserts, Fronts and Rears

Tools included:

• Allen wrenches #6950 (.050”, 1/16”, 3/32”, 5/64”)

• Molded tools #6956

• Camber gauge #1719

:: Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid (Refer to catalog for complete listings)

• Body Scissors (AE Part # 1737) • Reamer / Hole Punch • Wire Cutters • Hobby Knife

• FT Hex Wrenches (AE Part # 1655) • Needle Nose Pliers • Multi Tool (AE Part #7494)

• Soldering Iron • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Green Slime shock lube (AE Part # 1105)

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

Customer Service

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

:: Table of Contents

1................... Cover

2................... Introduction

3................... Table of Contents

3

14 - 16........ Electronics Build

(Bag H-HH)

16 - 17........ Wheels, Tires and Body Install

(Bag I)

4................... Steering Build

(Bag A-AA)

4 - 5............. Front End, Outer Build

(Bag B-BB)

5 - 6............. Front End, Inner Build

(Bag C)

6 - 9............. Transmission Build

(Bag D-DD)

9 - 11........... Rear End Build

(Bag E-EE)

11 - 12........ CVA and Turnbuckle Build

(Bag F-FF)

12 - 14........ Shocks Build

(Bag G-GG)

17................. Servo Chart

18 - 19....... Tuning Tips

20 - 29....... Catalog

30................ Notes

31................ Setup Sheet “Kit Setup”

32................ 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”

33................ Setup Sheet “Blank”

34................ Back Cover

:: Notes

There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the back
of the manual. To check the size of a part, line

!

This symbols indicates a
special note or instruction
in the manual.

Associated Electrics, Inc.

26021 Commercentre Dr.

Lake Forest, CA 92630

http://www.TeamAssociated.com · http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook

up your hardare with the correct drawing until
you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout
has a number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.

Customer Service

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

4

:: Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 1

3981

Ballstud, .20

black, short

x2

9647

Block carrier

bushing

x2

6272

Dust cover

foam

x2

9679
FT Aluminum
Bellcrank Set

!

6272

Dust cover

foam

#1596

thread lock

9659

Steering

rack

:: Steering Build - Bag A-AA - Step 2

9566

Top plate

3971

Steering rack

bearing

9640

Steering

bolt

(right)

Do not overtighten steering bolts. Make sure

!

there is free movement in the steering rack.

x4

9659

Steering

brace

9640

Steering

bolt

(left)

6917

4-40x3/8

bhcs

89229

Blue

countersunk

washer

9563
Front

bulkhead

x3

x2

!

4-40x1/2

6915

4-40x5/8

fhcs

!

Be careful to not get

thread lock on steering

rack bushings!

6922

fhcs

x2

6276

Ballstud, .20

silver, short

x3

7440

T4 chassis

:: Front End, Outer Build - Bag B-BB - Step 1

6272

Dust cover

6277

Ballstud, .30

silver, long

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

foam

31286

FT ballstud

washer,

aluminum

(2mm)

9880

Steering

block, hex

7854

T4 front

axle, hex

3977

3/16x3/8

bearing

!

Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2!

9882

C-clip, 3/16

!

Install the C Clip

into the groove

shown below.

:: Front End, Outer Build - Bag B-BB - Step 2

foam

!

3977

3/16x3/8

bearing

Align the C-clip on

the front axles

with the D-shape

inside the

steering blocks.

7369

1/16

universal

roll pin

9898

2-56x3/16

shcs

12mm aluminum

clamping wheel

:: Front End, Outer Build - Bag B-BB - Step 3

9892

hex, rear

6272

Dust cover

foam

(1 left, 1 right)

7922

Caster block,

30°

5

3983

Ballstud, .30

black, short

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

9622

Hinge pin,

front outer

9645

2-56x1/8

bhcs

:: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 1

4334

2-56x5/16

bhcs

x2

9645

2-56x1/8

bhcs

9622

Hinge pin,

front outer

7922

Spacer

91201
SC10B

a-arms,

front

9665

FT front

hinge pin

brace

9621

Hinge pin,

front inner

6915

4-40x5/8

fhcs

x2

9562
Front

bumper

6

Ball diff

rings

:: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 2

7413

4-40x3/4

bhcs

6272

Dust cover

foam

x2

x2

91202
SC10B

front shock

tower

#1596

thread lock

1780

FT aluminum

shock bushings,

standard

x2

7439

x2

Front body

mount

31286

FT ballstud washer,

aluminum (2mm)

x2

6277

Ballstud .30

silver, long

:: Front End, Inner Build - Bag C - Step 3

x2

6925

4-40x1/2

shcs

!

Orient the notch

to the left
throughout the
car. It indicates

which end has the
left hand threads!

x2

6924

x4

4-40x3/8

shcs

Front Camber Turnbuckle

1.92” (48.75mm)

7230

ball cup

(large)

x2

turnbuckle

Steering Turnbuckle

2.07” (52.75mm)

7230

ball cup

(large)

x2

turnbuckle

1408

2.65”

1417

2.80”

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 1

#6591

diff lube

x12

7664

Diff gear

52T

6581

3/32 carbide

diff balls

#6591

diff lube

7666
Drive
rings

9852

Ball diff

outdrives

#6591

diff lube

7666
Drive
rings

9852

Ball diff

outdrives

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 2

6573

Diff thrust

washer

x2

7

#6588

black grease

6574

x6

5/64 diff

thrust

balls

6573

Diff thrust

bolt

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 3

6575

Locking

t-nut

6582

Diff

thrust

spring

6589

x2

5/32 x 5/16,

unflanged

bearing

As you tighten the diff bolt, you will notice the T-nut ears moving

closer to the bottom of the outdrive slot. This compresses the

spring behind the T-nut. The spring should be completely com-

pressed at the same time the T-nut reaches the end of the slot.

Caution! Pay close attention to the feeling when the spring is

completely compressed. Do not overtighten the bolt. When you

feel the spring completely compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/8”

of a turn. Your diff should now operate smoothly with resistance

as the outdrives move in opposite directions. After you have

driven the car once, re-check the diff setting.

6575

Diff

cover

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 4

x2

3977

x2

Ball bearing

3/16x3/8

Ball bearing

9832

x2

Ball bearing

10x16mm

9826

Transmission case

(1 left, 1 right)

3977

3/16x3/8

9360

Idler gear

x2

9602

Top shaft

spacer

9601

Top shaft

9361

Idler gear

shaft

8

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 5

Install the Diff with

the head of the

Diff Thrust Bolt

(#6573) facing the

!

right side of the

transmission case!

6919

4-40x5/16

bhcs

x2

.030 ballstud

!

6925

4-40x1/2

shcs

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 6

9587

Wing mounts

(1 left, 1 right)

6913

4-40x1 1/4

shcs

x2

9630

washer

6928

4-40x1

shcs

x3

#1596

thread lock

x3

9819

Motor

guard

#1596

thread lock

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 7

7485
FT V2

slipper hub

9653

84T 48P

!

spur gear

!

9603

Slipper

pad

91177

VTS

slipper

pads

x2

1770

FT milled

motor plate

(blue)

There’s also a 75T

!

91176

VTS slipper

housing

included for stock

VTS slipper

48P Spur Gear

(#9650)

motors use!

91178

plate

91179

VTS slipper

hub, outer

:: Transmission Build - Bag D-DD - Step 8

9739

Slipper

spring

!

!

Compress

spring first.

9

!

Set nut
flush with
top shaft.

7486

V2 slipper

washer

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 1

9621

Hinge pin,

rear inner

9818

Rear chassis

plate

x2

7448
Rear T4 a-arms
(1 left, 1 right)

x2

2-56x1/8

locknut

9645

bhcs

6629

5-40

x2

7487

Rear arm

mount

(3.0 degree)

See page 18 for gear

!

mesh, and slipper clutch

setting instructions!

7487

Anti-squat shim

(2 degrees)

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 2

9269

5-40x1/2

fhcs

x2

9269

5-40x1/2

fhcs

x4

10

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 3

6272

Dust cover

6277

Ballstud .30

silver, long

9564

Rear chassis

brace

x2

foam

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 4

7413

4-40x3/4

bhcs

x2

x2

Use inside hole in

chassis brace!

FT ballstud

#1596

thread lock

!

31286

washer,

aluminum

(1mm)

x2

9644

5-40x9/16

shcs

x2

9643

5-40x7/16

shcs

7488

Rear ballast

weight

9643

5-40x7/16

shcs

x2

x2

FT aluminum

shock bushing,

9824

T4 rear shock

tower

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 5

1781

short

x2

6922

4-40x1/2

fhcs

x2

:: Rear End Build - Bag E-EE - Step 6

11

6915

4-40x5/8

fhcs

x2

:: CVA and Turnbuckles Build - Bag F-FF - Step 1

9917

Aluminum

hub A,

carbon

3981

Ballstud, .20

black, short

4449

4-40x3/16

aluminum

locknut

Left Side

6924

4-40x3/8

shcs

FT CVA bone

x2

9596

(T4)

#6588

black grease

7381

CVA coupler

6272

Dust cover

foam

Build x2 (right and left side)

6288

4-40x1/4

bhcs

x2

9864

FT aluminum

hub ( 0˚)

:: CVA and Turnbuckles Build - Bag F-FF - Step 2

!

Align the gap in

the pin retainer

to be opposite of

the CVA pin.

#1597
ca glue

1 drop!

CA glue not

included

Build x2

7996

CVA pin

retainer

7381

CVA cross

pin

3/16 axle

3977

3/16x3/8

bearing

CVA axle

7368

shim

9755

rear

7935

.187x.196

bearing

7933

Crush tube