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RC4WD Diablo Instruction Manual

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RC4WD Diablo

Instruction Manual

Thank you for your purchase. Welcome to the RC4WD family. This kit is a combination of many
specially engineered and manufactured parts. Enjoy your build.
This is a complete instruction manual for the Diablo truck kit. We have tried to detail as many
things in the build process as possible. Since the kit has so many options available it is hard to cover
all of them. This manual covers the basic kit.
If for some reason you don't find enough detail here, or you are having issues with your build please
visit RC4WD Diablo forum here.
You will need to have a few things for this build.
Metric Hex Wrenches
Regular Wrenches, or Nut Drivers
Pliers
Monster Lube RC4WD #X-0317
Blue Thread locker
The first thing you will want to do is unpack your truck kit. Be careful with the parts when
unpacking and make sure to inventory all your items.
Skid plate and axles not shown in photo.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Enjoy your build. This is a complete instruction manual for the Diablo truck kit. We have tried to detail as many things in the build process as possible. Since the kit has so many options available it is hard to cover all of them.

  • Page 2: Hardware Listing

    When you build this kit you will want to use some Blue thread locker on the metal to metal parts. The included nuts have nylon inserts to prevent them from backing off, but all other metal to metal surfaces will stay in place better with the thread locker. Anytime you see an *, this notes the need for thread locker.

  • Page 3: Step 2. Motor Installation

    Now you can replace the tranny cover and use the same screws to secure it. Step 2. Motor Installation Now we need to install the motor into the R2 tranny. Use an Allen wrench to install the set screw into the Pinion gear supplied. Then install the Pinion gear onto the motor and tighten the set screw. If the motor has the flat on the shaft, make sure and align the set screw up with the flat of the motor shaft.

  • Page 4: Step 3. Link Assembly

    Step 3. Link Assembly You can now assemble the links. The lower links are first. Pull out (8) Black Long straight M3 Rod ends, (12) M3 X 20mm SSS, (4) M3 X 16mm SSS, and (4) 90mm long links. You can insert the set screws into the rod ends and then assemble into each end of the link.

  • Page 5: Step 5. Axle Lubrication

    Step 4. Shock Fluid You can now fill your shocks with fluid. This is a simple thing. You can remove the shock cap and put your favorite shock fluid into the shock. Make sure that all the bubbles and air is out of the shocks before you reinstall the cap.
  • Page 6 You can install one side of the Diablo chassis at a time using (4) M3 X 8mm SHCS on each side. * It only lines up one way. Before installing the other chassis plate, install the lower skid with (2) M3 X 8mm SHCS and (2) M3 nylock nuts.
  • Page 7 Step 8. 4 Link Placement onto the Diablo chassis Here you can install the front and rear 4 links to the Diablo Chassis. This will require several pieces of hardware.
  • Page 8 You can install the upper links first. In this step it may be easiest to turn the chassis over on its top. We will be using the 4 links that have the curved rod ends. You will need (3) M3 X 20mm SHCS, (1) M3 X 16mm SHCS, (4) M3 conical washers, and (4) M3 nylock nuts.

  • Page 9: Step 9. Shock Mounting

    Now you can install the lower links to the Diablo chassis. Use the remaining 4 long links for this step. You will also need (4) M3 X 25mm SHCS, (4) nylock nuts, (4) M3 conical washers, (4) 6mm spacers and (4) 4mm spacers.
  • Page 10 below and tighten into the support shaft. * Repeat this step 3 more times using the same screws and into the same holes. Step 10. 4 Link Placement/Shocks onto servo mounts Now you can install the front and rear 4 links to the servo mounts. More hardware is needed here too.
  • Page 11 The lower links and shocks can be mounted to the lower 4 link mounts. You will need (4) M3 X 30mm SHCS, (12) M3 conical washers, and (4) M3 nylock nuts. Insert a M3 X 30mm SHCS into the end of the shock end. Then slide a M3 conical washer onto the screw with the beveled edge facing the shock end.
  • Page 12 Step 11. Installation of the axles Now is time to decide which way the motor will be placed on your truck. Some prefer the motor to be placed toward the front, while other may run it toward the rear. Once you decide you will be ready to install the axles.
  • Page 13 To install your servo you can use (4) M3 X 10mm SHCS, and (4) nylock nuts like shown below. Step 13. Installation of the Punisher shaft You can now install the Punisher shafts that were included with your kit. These already have the set screws installed into them.
  • Page 14 You can use your own hardware to attach the short link to your servo arm. Step 15. Bracing and body mounts You can use the additional 70mm links to support the Diablo chassis. Use (4) M3 X 8mm SHCS to secure the links. * The body mounts included in the kit use (4) M3 X 8mm SHCS.
  • Page 15 After you have your tires mounted, you can remove the nuts and washers from the axles and install the wheels to your Diablo. It should look something like this. You will need to install your body and the rest of your electronics. Please understand that the steering servo will require some adjustment to work properly.
  • Page 16 Enjoy your new kit and please post up photos of your finished build on our forum here. Please also use the forum if you have questions about your build. Thanks Team RC4WD Below are some additional photos of this Diablo built.

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