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  • Page 2: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new RC10B5M Factory Lite Team Kit. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps.
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Ball Bearings 2x4mm (31510) 3x8mm (25201) 3x7x3mm (91475) Aluminum (8545) Aluminum (8553) Titanium (91592) 2.5x6mm (31520) 5x8mm (31400) 3x10mm (25202) 2.5x8mm (31521) Aluminum (8555) Titanium (91593) 5x10x4mm (25237) 3x4mm (91158) 3x12mm (25203) 3x5mm (31530)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Team Associated’s Tech Tips foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering videos. These videos will help you replacement parts. with your build and setup! Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 5: Front Top Plate And Steering Build

    1/15 :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 1 91047 91048 Heavy-duty 91475 Heavy-duty 91391 5407 Ballstud, 3 x 7 x 3 Ballstud, Steering Ball Bearing O-Ring Bellcrank Brace 91391 Steering Rack 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS Note orientation...
  • Page 6: Front Arms And Uprights Build

    :: Front Top Plate and Steering Build - Bag A - AA - Step 4 91364 Bulkhead 25202 (25 °) M3 x 10mm FHCS There are two bulkheads included (25 °, 30 °). 25 ° is the standard one used. 25204 M3 x 16mm FHCS...
  • Page 7: Shock Towers And Rear

    :: Front Arms and Uprights Build - Bag B - Step 3 91398 91402 RC10B5 Caster Front Arms Block (flat) Bushing 91400 Caster Block Spacer 91394 89202 Hinge Pin M3 x 12mm (front, outer) 31510 BHCS M2 x 4mm BHCS Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) Build 2 (1 left, 1 right) :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 1...
  • Page 8: Chassis Brace Build

    :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 3 25215 91412 M3 Locknut, RC10B5 black Rear Arms 91532 RC10B5M Arm Mount, C (3+1) 91394 91532 25202 Hinge Pin RC10B5M M3 x 10mm (rear, Inner) Arm Mount, D FHCS :: Shock Towers and Rear Chassis Brace Build - Bag C - Step 4 25202...
  • Page 9: Cover

    :: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 1 6581 7666 7666 3/32 carbide Diff Drive Diff Drive diff balls Ring Ring 91419 91420 91420 Diff Gear, Ball Diff Ball Diff Outdrive Outdrive :: Differential Build - Bag D - DD - Step 2 6573 Diff thrust washer...
  • Page 10: Gearbox Build

    :: Gearbox Build - Bag E - Step 1 91606 91560 91560 Aluminum 5 x 10 x 4, 5 x 10 x 4, Top Shaft Bearing Bearing 91563 91429 10 x 15 x 4, Idler Gear 91607 Bearing 91011 Gearbox 3 4x4 Idler Gear V2 Gear Shaft...
  • Page 11: Rear Hub And Cva Build

    :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 2 Set nut 9739 flush with Slipper top shaft. Spring 91148 91423 M4 Locknut, Slipper with flange Spring See page 19 for gear and knurl Adapter mesh, and slipper clutch setting instructions! :: Slipper Build - Bag F - FF - Step 3 25211...
  • Page 12: Turnbuckles Build

    :: Rear Hub and CVA Build - Bag G - GG - Step 2 91436 CVA Wheel 91438 Hex Pin 91611 M1.6 x 5mm Coupler SHCS 91439 CVA Bone 91438 91610 71019 Clamping HD CVA Wheel Hex, Axle 7mm Offset (rear) Build x2 (right and left side) Build x2 (right and left side)
  • Page 13: Shocks Build

    :: Turnbuckles Build - Bag H - Step 2 91453 1405 91453 HD Ball Cup Ti Turnbuckle, HD Ball Cup 1.875” Front Camber Turnbuckle 23.50mm Racers Tip: Orient the notch to the left throughout the Use black grease car. It indicates which end (#6588) on the has the left hand threads! threads of the...
  • Page 14 :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 2 91491 91480 12mm 12x23mm V2 Shock Cap Shock Bodies O-Ring (front) Lightly rub shock oil 91482 on the o-ring before 12x31mm V2 installation! Shock Bodies 31327 (rear) VCS3 Shock 91448 5407 Bottom Cap...
  • Page 15: Electronics Build

    :: Shocks Build - Bag I - II - Step 5 91445 25392 Shock FT Locknut, Bushing aluminum (blue) Use outside 91445 hole in Shock Use inside front arm! Bushing hole in rear arm! 89202 25189 25392 M3 x 12mm M3 x 22mm FT Locknut, BHCS...
  • Page 16 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 2 91604 B5M Gear See page 19 for Cover, gear mesh setting instructions! 3 Gear 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS 91089 Pinion / Setscrew Belt Cover not included! :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 3 25225 Receiver not ESC not...
  • Page 17 :: Electronics Build - Bag J - Step 5 91534 91458 RC10B5M Battery Strap Battery Thumb Wheel Strap Batteries 91458 not included! Battery Strap Thumb Wheel O-Ring :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 1 Tires / Inserts / and Wheels are not included! Carefully apply ca glue...
  • Page 18 :: Wheels / Tires and Body - Bag K - Step 3 Body Trimming Options: 89222 Option 1) Cut on lines A and C for 3 gear layout. M2.5 x 8mm Option 2) Cut on lines B and D for 4 gear layout. SHCS Option 3) Cut on lines B and C for universal layout.
  • Page 19: Tuning Tips

    :: Tuning Tips Tips for Beginners: Before making any changes to the standard setup, make sure you can get around the track without crashing. Changes to your vehicle will not be beneficial if you can’t stay on the track. Your goal is consistent laps. Once you can get around the track consistently, start tuning your vehicle.
  • Page 20 :: Tuning Tips (cont.) Wheelbase Adjustment: You have three options for rear hub spacing, Forward, Middle, & Back. *Spacers to the rear The kit setting of Middle is the most neutral, and will be used most often. will place hubs for- For improved handling in bumps or rhythm sections, try moving the hubs to the ward, shortening Back position.
  • Page 21 :: Tuning Tips Trailing Axle: Trailing axle is the distance from the king pin to the axle that “trails” behind the pin. The B5M includes inserts to allow adjustments for trailing axle to three positions: 4mm (standard), 3mm, and 2mm. The standard setup uses 4mm trailing axle for the most stable handling.
  • Page 22 :: Shocks :: Ball Differential 4187 .030 Nylon Washer 1733 Diff Shims 5407 Red O-Rings 6573 Diff Thrust Washer & Bolt 6299 E-Clip 6574 Precision Diff Thrust Balls, 5/64” 31327 VCS3 Shock Bottom Cap and O-Ring 2 ea. 6575 Locking T-Nut, Diff Thrust Bolt, & Cover 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 6581...
  • Page 23 :: Transmission 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25211 M3 x 10mm BHCS 89203 25237 Bearing, 5 x 10 x 4 25616 Bearing, 10 x 15 x 4 25211 25237 31531 M3 x 6mm BHCS 31532 M3 x 8mm BHCS 31531 89203 M3 x 16mm BHC 89218...
  • Page 24 :: Optional Gear Differential 4675 M2.5 x 6 FHCS 91465 91465 91461 Gear Diff Kit, B5 91462 91462 Gear Diff Gear/Cover, B5 4675 91465 91463 Gear Diff Rebuild, B5 91465 Gear Diff Outdrives, B5 :: Differential Fluids 91463 91465 91465 5450 Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000CST 5451...
  • Page 25 Steering Block, Hex :: Front Arm 4670 M3 x 8mm Set Screw 25189 M3 x 22mm BHCS 25215 M3 Locknut, Black 91400 89202 31510 M2 x 4mm BHCS 31520 M2.5 x 6mm BHC 91049 31530 M3 x 5mm BHCS 25215 89202 M3 x 12mm BHCS 91047...
  • Page 26 :: Battery Strap 4689 M3 x 16mm Set Screw 91458 91458 Battery Strap Thumbwheel, B5 91534 RC10B5M Battery Strap 91458 91536 RC10B5M Battery Foams 91458 4689 91458 4689 91534 91536 91536 91536 91536 :: Front Shock Tower 25392 FT M3 Locknut, Blue Aluminum 31286 FT Ballstud Washer, aluminum 4 ea.
  • Page 27 :: Chassis 6338 Antenna Tube & Cap (black) 21173 Small Body Clips 25201 M3 x 8mm FHCS 25202 M3 x 10mm FHCS 25225 M3 x 3mm Set Screw 31521 M2.5 x 8mm BHCS 89222 31550 FT M3 Locknut, Blue Aluminum 21173 25225 89209...
  • Page 28 :: Factory Team and Option Parts (cont.) :: Factory Team and Option Parts 91584 Titanium Screws, 3x14mm BHCS 1282 Ti Turnbuckle Set, B4/B5 91585 Titanium Screws, 3x16mm BHCS 1406 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 2.00” (blue) 91588 Titanium Screws, 3x22mm BHCS 1409 FT Ti Turnbuckle, 1”...
  • Page 29 Sonic 540/540 Mach 2 Stator 17.5 30109 FT TC6.2 Kit Sonic 540 Stock Rotor 12.3 x 24.2 (7.25) 90000 RC10B5M Factory Lite Team Kit Sonic 540 Stock Rotor 12.3 x 25.0 (7.25) 90001 RC10B5 Team Kit Sonic 540 Stock Rotor 12.5 x 25.0 (7.25)
  • Page 30: Notes

    :: Tools :: RePlay Cameras :: RePlay Cameras 1111 FT Turnbuckle Wrench RP001 RP004 Replay XD1080 Complete Camera System Replay XD1080 Mini Complete Camera System 1113 12mm Big Bore Shock Tool RP002 RP005 Replay XD720 Complete Camera System Replay XD PrimeX Camera System 1449 FT Off Road Ride Height Gauge RP021...
  • Page 31: Notes / Contact Info

    :: Notes :: Contact Information Associated Electrics, Inc. 26021 Commercentre Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630-8853 USA http://www.TeamAssociated.com http://www.RC10.com http://twitter/Team Associated http://bit.ly/AEonFacebook call: (949) 544-7500 fax: (949) 544-7501 Check out the following web sites for all of our electric kits, current products, new releases, setup help, tips, and racing info! www.TeamAssociated.com.
  • Page 32: Notes

    Driver: Team Kit Stock Setup Date: Setup Sheet Track: Event: Front Suspension: Camber: ° Axle Height: Ball Stud Total Toe: ° Spacing: Bump Steer 24mm Ride Height: Middle Spacing: Arm Type: Down Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: ° Kick-Up Angle: °...
  • Page 33: Notes

    Driver: Date: Setup Sheet Track: Event: Front Suspension: Camber: ° Axle Height: Ball Stud Total Toe: ° Spacing: Bump Steer Ride Height: Middle Spacing: Arm Type: Down Tower Type: Caster Block Insert: ° Kick-Up Angle: ° Trailing Axle Trailing Axle Wheel Hex: Steering Insert:...

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