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Summary of Contents for Tekno RC NB-48

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Tekno RC NB48 1/8th 4WD Nitro Competition Buggy. The NB48 represents the state-of-the-art in 1/8th nitro buggy technology. We hope you have as much fun driving your new vehicle as we did developing it. We are always working on new projects, so please check our website (www.teknorc.com) regularly for the latest news, parts, and kits.
  • Page 3 Bag A Front Differential (overview) TKR5114X TKR5150 TKR5113 TKR5143 TKR5149 TKR5150 TKR5151 TKR5114X TKR5150 Step Step TKR5145 TKR5144 TKR5150 Grease TKRBB08165 Note: Apply a liberal amount of grease to the outdrives, o-rings, and the large di shims. This will ensure smooth operation.
  • Page 4 Bag B Center Differential (overview) TKR5112X TKR5113 TKR5150 TKR5143 TKR5149 TKR5150 TKR5115 TKR5112X Step TKR5150 TKR5145 Step TKR5144 TKR5150 Grease TKRBB08165 Note: Apply a liberal amount of grease to the outdrives, o-rings, and the large di shims. This will ensure smooth operation.
  • Page 5 Bag C Rear Differential (overview) TKR5114X TKR5113 TKR5150 TKR5143 TKR5149 TKR5150 TKR5302 TKR5114X Step TKR5150 TKR5145 Step TKR5144 TKR5150 Grease TKRBB08165 Note: Apply a liberal amount of grease to the outdrives, o-rings, and the large di shims. This will ensure smooth operation.
  • Page 6 Bag D TKR1603 TKR5012 Front Gearbox TKR5028 (overview) TKRBB05114 TKR1222 TKR5075 TKR5152 TKR5012 TKR1226 TKRBB05114 TKR1222 TKR1525 TKR1603 Note: at spot Step TKRBB05114 Note: The front and rear of Front the car use di erent inner TKRBB05114 bulkheads. The front is angled whereas the rear is o set Thread and only slightly angled.
  • Page 7 Bag E TKR1322 Center Differential Assembly TKR5346 *Front engine configuration TKR1522 (overview) TKR1522 TKR5345 TKR5310 TKR5213 TKR5310 TKR1404 TKR5314 TKR5058A TKR5056 TKR5310 TKR5338 TKR5345 TKR5338 TKR5215 TKR1601 TKR1402 TKR5219 TKR5338 TKR5213 TKR5057 TKR5056 TKR5338 TKR5314 TKR1601 TKR1402 TKR5362 TKR5338 Step Step Note: For optional rear engine...
  • Page 8 Bag F Rear Gearbox TKR1603 TKR5029 (overview) TKRBB05134 TKR1222 TKR5152 TKR5075 TKR5026 TKR1226 TKRBB05134 TKR1529 TKR5316 TKR1222 TKR1525 TKR5316 TKR1525 TKR1603 Note: at spot Step TKRBB05134 Note: The front and rear of Front the car use di erent inner TKRBB05134 bulkheads.
  • Page 9 Bag G Top hole is stock position (least amount of downforce) Wing Mount Most Least Neutral downforce downforce Step TKR1524 TKR5026 TKR1524 Step TKR1221 TKR1529 TKR1221 TKR1201 TKR1201 M3 Lock Nut Black TKR1529 TKR1529 TKR1221 M3x8mm Washer TKR1524 M3x12mm Cap Head Screw TKR1529 M3x20mm Cap Head Screw...
  • Page 10 Bag H Rear Suspension (overview) TKR5021 TKR1333 TKR5021 TKR5013B *TKR5013 (Option) TKR5013 TKR5021 TKR5020 TKR1327 TKR5030XT TKR5033 Note: The holes in the arms are purposely tight and reaming the hinge pin holes TKR1402 may be necessary for bind-free suspension operation. Ream the hinge pin holes with a 4mm reamer until the pins easily fall TKR5079A TKR1525...
  • Page 11 Bag H Rear Sway Bar TKR5084 - 2.6mm TKR5084 (Option) *TKR5080 - 2.2mm *TKR5081 - 2.3mm *TKR5082 - 2.4mm *TKR5083 - 2.5mm *TKR5085 - 2.8mm Step *TKR5087 - 3.0mm TKR1601 Note: Do not over-tighten 30.2 TKR1601 Step Thread Lock TKR5086 TKR1522 TKR1522 TKR1522...
  • Page 12 Bag I Rear Hub/CVA Assembly TKR5073 TKR5072 Note: notch on pin TKR5070 needs to line up TKR5040 with set screw. TKR5073 Step TKRBB08165 TKR5071B *TKR5071 *TKR5071C Grease *TKR5071X (Option) TKRBB13194 TKR1603 Thread Lock Note: Rear hubs (TKR5040) are left/right interchangeable. Step Note: Do not overtighten rear outer hinge pin (TKR5034).
  • Page 13 Bag I Rear Camber Links This side mounts on shock tower TKR5051 Note: ange TKR5052A This side mounts on hub TKR5051 Note: no ange Left Right TKR5053A TKR5053A TKR5050 TKR5050 TKR5051 Step This side mounts on shock tower Note: ange This side mounts on hub TKR5051 Note: no ange...
  • Page 14 Bag J TKR5021 TKR5020 Front Suspension TKR1327 (overview) TKR5017 TKR5021 TKR5021 TKR5079A TKR1443 TKR5056 TKR5049A TKR1525 Note: The holes in the arms are purposely tight and reaming the hinge pin holes TKR5017 may be necessary for bind-free suspension operation. Ream the hinge pin holes with TKR1333 a 4mm reamer until the pins easily fall through the hole without interference.
  • Page 15 Bag J Front Sway Bar TKR5083 - 2.5mm TKR5083 (Option) *TKR5080 - 2.2mm *TKR5081 - 2.3mm *TKR5082 - 2.4mm *TKR5084 - 2.6mm *TKR5085 - 2.8mm *TKR5087 - 3.0mm Step TKR1601 Note: Do not over-tighten 30.2 TKR1601 Step Thread Lock TKR1601 TKR5086 TKR1522 TKR1601...
  • Page 16: Front Steering

    Bag K Front Steering TKR5042B *TKR5042 (Option) Step TKR1445 TKR5073 Note: notch on pin TKR5070 needs to line up TKR5072 with set screw. TKR5054A TKR5073 TKRBB13194 TKR5041 Grease TKR5071C *TKR5071 *TKR5071B *TKR5071X (Option) Note: Fully tighten screws TKR1221 TKR5054A M3x8mm Washer (TKR1445), then loosen until spindles (TKR5041) move freely.
  • Page 17 Bag K Front Camber Links This side mounts on shock tower TKR5051 Note: ange This side mounts on hub TKR5052A TKR5051 Note: no ange Left Right TKR5053A TKR5053A TKR5050 TKR5050 Step TKR5052A This side mounts on shock tower TKR5051 Note: ange This side mounts on hub TKR5051 Note: no ange...
  • Page 18: Steering Assembly

    TKR1323 Bag L TKR5103 TKR5100 Steering Assembly TKR5056 TKR1323 TKR5056 (overview) TKR5123 TKR5104 TKR5056 TKR5123 TKR5056 TKR5052A TKR5122 TKR5101X TKR1529 TKR5231 TKRBB06103 TKR5052A Thread TKR1323 Lock Step Step Note: Tighten nut all the way down, then back it o 4 full turns TKRBB050825 Note: Apply a small drop of oil for easy...
  • Page 19 TKR1443 Bag M Front End Assembly Thread Lock Step Step TKR5121 TKR5107 Note Step M-2: Line up the bottom of the steering posts (TKR5102A) with the corresponding recess TKR5102A cut in the chassis. TKR1323 TKR1443 Step Note: Inititial bumpsteer setting is 2 washers above and 2 washers below the pivot ball.
  • Page 20 Bag N Center/Rear Assembly TKR5377 Step TKR1344 TKR1343 Step TKR1443 TKR5362 TKR5362 Note: Two rear chassis braces are included in the kit. The longer brace is the stock brace. The short brace is optional. The longer brace will provide less ex. Adding the short brace will further sti en the chassis.
  • Page 21 For both front and rear shocks The following steps and information will provide you with the proper way to ll and bleed your Tekno RC NB48 shocks. After thorough testing, we've found it's easiest to complete steps 1 through 3 on each shock before moving onto step 4.
  • Page 22 Bag O Step Front Shock Assembly Note: front shocks use shorter shock bodies - TKR6002, Note: shorter shock shafts - TKR6004, TKR1200 shaft guide TKR6015 shorter springs - TKR6035 orientation TKR6051 and shorter shock boots - TKR6023 *TKR6050 *TKR6052 TKR6008 *TKR6053 TKR6009 *TKR6054...
  • Page 23: Rear Shock Assembly

    Bag P Step Rear Shock Assembly Note: rear shocks use Note: longer shock bodies - TKR6016, TKR1200 shaft guide longer shock shafts - TKR6017, TKR6015 orientation longer springs - TKR6034 TKR6051 *TKR6050 and longer shock boots - TKR6023 *TKR6052 TKR6008 *TKR6053 TKR6009 *TKR6054...
  • Page 24 Bag Q TKR1525 Step RX Tray Mud Guard TKR1221 Electronics (not included) Screws (not included) TKR5317 Step TKR1401 TKR1525 TKR1525 TKR1221 Switch (not included) TKR1221 Electronics (not included) Note: We recommend using a piece of thin foam or other type of padding under the Wire Routing Diagram battery to reduce shock.
  • Page 25 Bag Q Mud Guard Installation TKR1343 Step Note: Do not overtighten radio tray screws. TKR1323 Step Note: Do not overtighten radio tray screws. TKR1323 M3x10mm Flat Head Screw TKR1343 M4x10mm Flat Head Screw...
  • Page 26 Bag R Air Filter / Clutch TKR1323 TKR5324 Step TKR5324 *TKR5363 (Option) TKR5324 (foams only) *TKR5363 (Option) (foams only) TKR5324 TKR5324 Note: Your kit contains 3 sets of clutch springs. 0.9mm (green), 1.0mm (gold), and 1.1mm (red) springs are Step Note: Secure air lter hose included.
  • Page 27 Bag S TKR5323 TKR1603 Engine / Pipe TKR5321 Installation TKR5321 Step Note: For optional rear engine con guration, please see step S1-RE on page 32 VERY IMPORTANT - With the set screws that secure the pipe hanger wire set loose, install pipe onto pipe hanger wire.
  • Page 28: Steering Linkage

    Bag T Steering Linkage TKR1201 TKR5058A TKR5056 TKR1221 TKR5357 TKR5056 Step TKR5320 TKR1325 TKR1407 TKR1221 Step TKR1201 Step TKR1201 M3 Lock Nut Black TKR1221 M3x8mm Washer TKR1325 M3x14mm Flat Head Screw TKR1407 M3x16mm Button Head Screw TKR5058A Pivot Ball M3x5.8mm Note: O set servo arm so it is parallel with the connecting arm at neutral or zero servo position.
  • Page 29: Brake Linkage

    Bag T TKR5336 Brake Linkage TKR1325 Thread Lock TKR5331 TKR5336 Step TKRBB050825 TKR1601 TKR5320 Step TKR5336 TKR1221 TKR5336 TKR1601 TKR5336 TKR5336 TKR5056 TKRBB050825 TKR5058A TKR5336 TKR5331 TKR1201 Thread TKR5336 Lock Step Thread Lock Note: Your throttle linkage TKR5336 TKR1601 should look something like this. TKR5336 TKR5336 Note: After your throttle linkage is adjusted correctly, you...
  • Page 30 Bag U TKR1402 Step TKR1524 Fuel Tank TKR1221 Step TKR5340 TKR5340 TKR5340 TKR5125 TKR5341 Step Note: Install (2x) o-rings (TKR5125) under each end of the fuel tank. This will allow you to tighten the screw (TKR1524) and still allow the tank to move slightly and absorb shock better.
  • Page 31 Bag V TKR1325 TKR1220 Wing and Body TKR5026 TKR1220 TKR5026 Step TKR5037 *TKR5037B *TKR5037Y (Option) TKR1201 Step TKR5116 *TKR5116B *TKR5116C (Option) Step TKR1201 M3 Lock Nut Black TKR1325 M3x14mm Flat Head Screw TKR1235 Body Clip TKR1235 TKR5116 Wheel Nut...
  • Page 32 Rear Engine Optional Configuration Step Step E1-RE E5-RE TKR1322 Note: Center di erential orientation. Gear is towards the rear of the vehicle for rear engine con guration. *Note: The air lter hanger orientation TKR5213 has changed *TKR5213A Pre-thread all brake (Option) post holes with a separate M3 screw...
  • Page 33 TKR5112X – Di erential Outdrives (center, lightened) TKR5300 Spare Parts List TKR5113 – Di erential Case (f/c/r) TKR5300 - NB48 4WD Nitro 1/8th Scale Competition Buggy Kit TKR5114X – Di erential Outdrives (f/r, lightened) TKR5301 – Chassis (7075, 4mm, hard anodized, lightened, NB48) TKR5115 –...
  • Page 34: Setup Sheet

    Setup Sheet Name: Date: Event/Track: Kit Set-up Track Conditions: Outdoor Indoor High Bite Low Bite Rough Shocks: Smooth Hard Packed Loose/Loamy Blue Groove FRONT REAR Bumpsteer/Ackerman/Servo Saver/Steering Stop: Vented Vented STD/EMUL/VENT: # washers # washers over over 8x1.3 8x1.3 front PISTON: under under...
  • Page 35 Setup Sheet Name: Date: Event/Track: Track Conditions: Outdoor Indoor High Bite Low Bite Rough Shocks: Smooth Hard Packed Loose/Loamy Blue Groove FRONT REAR Bumpsteer/Ackerman/Servo Saver/Steering Stop: STD/EMUL/VENT: # washers # washers over over front PISTON: under under middle OIL: ballstud ballstud rear BLADDER:...
  • Page 36 Tekno RC 10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy #598 San Diego CA 92131 www.teknorc.com...