MODEL 82010-4 ASSEMBLY MANUAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! Your model is able to use LiPo batteries. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for fire, explosion, serious injury, and property damage if not performed per the instructions. Before use, read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are adhered to.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the all-new Traxxas TRX-4 Sport unassembled kit. The design of the TRX-4 Sport instantly obsoletes the status quo with greatly expanded features and versatility. The game-changing portal axles provide greater ground clearance while the rigid steel frame eliminates chassis flex and allows you to navigate tough terrain. The new Canyon Trail 1.9 tires feature tuned foam inserts to deliver superior bite on rocky surfaces with convincing scale realism.
INTRODUCTION SELECTING A CHARGER AND BATTERIES FOR YOUR MODEL Your model does not include a battery or charger. Traxxas Power Cell iD batteries are strongly recommended for maximum performance and safer charging. The following chart lists available Power Cell batteries for your model: SELECTING A RADIO SYSTEM FOR YOUR MODEL Your model does not include a transmitter, receiver, or servo. Traxxas TQi radio systems are recommended for best performance.
INTRODUCTION HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONS The following chart is provided to help you identify the many different sizes and types of hardware that are used in the assembly of this model. Note the difference between the length measurements of the roundhead and countersunk screws. A ruler is provided at the bottom of each page to measure the length of the screws in millimeters.
A. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION BAG A1. Insert 5x11x4mm bearings into transmission case halves Transmission Case Halves (2) 5x11x4mm BB (5) Note: Bearing Seating Press down hard to ensure bearings are fully seated. 3 7 7 Bearing installs on the outside of case half Side view Side view TRANSMISSION BAG A2. Assemble input shaft and output shaft Input Shaft Output Shaft 2x9.
A. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION BAG 2.5x8mm CS (5) A3. Install input and output assemblies into main transmission housing 1 Place assemblies into transmission case halves Shift Shaft Plug 2 Secure transmission case halves together 2.5x8mm CS Shift Shaft Plug Input Gear Assembly Single Speed Gear Assembly 2.5x8mm CS TRANSMISSION BAG Transfer Case Cover 5x11x4mm BB (5) Note: Bearing Seating Press down hard to ensure bearings are fully seated. 3 7 7 8 • TRX-4 SPORT A4.
A. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION BAG Long Transfer Case Output Shaft A5. Assemble and install transfer case gears 1 2 Short output shaft assembly 27T transfer case gear assembly Short Transfer Case Output Shaft 2x9.8 Pin (3) Apply drop of grease 27T Transfer Case Gear (3) Insert pin Apply drop of grease Apply drop of grease 5x8x0.5mm PTFE Washer (2) TOOLS BAG 5x8x0.5mm PTFE Washer High Performance Grease 5x8x0.5mm PTFE Washer 3 Long output shaft assembly TRANSMISSION BAG A6.
A. TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION BAG A7. Install slipper clutch and spur gear 39T Spur Gear Locknut 4x8 Metal Washer Spring washer orientation Spring Washer Slipper Plate Remove friction material backing and apply to spur gear Slipper Friction Material 2.0mm Hex Wrench To tighten the slipper nut, insert the 2.0mm hex wrench into the hole in the end of the input shaft. This locks the shaft for adjustments.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY SPOOL BAG B1. Assemble differential spool Ring Gear Differential Spool Ring Gear 7x14x5mm BB Differential Spool 2.5x8mm BCS 10x15x4mm BB 2.5X8mm BCS (4) 10x15x4mm BB Tighten screws in a cross pattern 3 ACCESSORY 7x14x5mm BB Option Part 8195 Locking Diff Kit 1 2 Option Part 8287 Overdrive Ring Gear 8288 Underdrive Ring Gear 8279R Machined Ring Gear REAR AXLE BAG 3mm E-Clip Differential Plug Completed spool 4 B2.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE BAG B3. Insert bearings and pinion gear into axle housing Apply drop of grease Rear Axle Housing Spool Assembly 11T Pinion Gear 6x13x5mm BB 5x11x4mm BB Assembled 6x13x5mm BB 5x11x4mm BB TOOLS BAG High Performance Grease Apply drop of grease REAR AXLE BAG B4. Install differential housing cover Differential Housing Cover 2.5x16mm CS (4) ACCESSORY Option Part 8280 Gray Differential Cover Option Part 8280X Chrome Differential Cover 12 • TRX-4 SPORT 2.5x16mm CS 2.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE BAG B5. Install axle portal mounts to axle housing Axle Portal Mounts (2) 2.5x10mm CCS 2.5x10mm CCS (6) Note Orientation Note Orientation ACCESSORY Aluminum Accessory Portal Axle Adapter 2.5x10mm CCS REAR AXLE BAG B6.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE BAG B7. Assemble and install portal input and output gears 2x12mm Pin Portal output gear assembly 10x15x4mm BB Portal Output Gear Apply drop of grease 2x12mm Pin Portal Stub Axle Portal input gear assembly Portal Input Gear (Rear) TOOLS BAG 10x15x4mm BB High Performance Grease ACCESSORY Apply drop of grease Option Part 8065 Machined Input Gear Option Part 8063 Heavy Duty Axle Aluminum Accessory Aluminum Portal Housings REAR AXLE BAG 2.5x10mm CS (8) x2 B8.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE BAG B9. Install axle driveshafts Right Axle Driveshaft (Long) 2.5x16mm CS (4) Right Axle Driveshaft Left Axle Driveshaft (Short) Left Axle Driveshaft Right Axle Driveshaft 2.5x16mm CS Left Axle Driveshaft 2.5x16mm CS ACCESSORY Option Part 8061 Heavy Duty Rear Axles REAR AXLE BAG B10. Install link mounts and 12mm wheel hexes 3x10mm Screw Pin Left Link Mount Right Link Mount 2.
B. REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY Completed rear axle assembly Check your assembly carefully.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY SPOOL BAG C1. Assemble differential spool Ring Gear Differential Spool Ring Gear 7x14x5mm BB Differential Spool 2.5x8mm BCS 10x15x4mm BB 2.5X8mm BCS (4) 10x15x4mm BB Tighten screws in a cross pattern 3 ACCESSORY 7x14x5mm BB Option Part 8195 Locking Diff Kit 1 2 Option Part 8287 Overdrive Ring Gear 8288 Underdrive Ring Gear 8279R Machined Ring Gear FRONT AXLE BAG 3mm E-Clip Completed spool 4 C2.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT AXLE BAG C3. Insert bearings and pinion gear into axle housing Front Axle Housing Spool Assembly 6x13x5mm BB 11T Pinion Gear Apply drop of grease Assembled 5x11x4mm BB 6x13x5mm BB 5x11x4mm BB TOOLS BAG High Performance Grease Apply drop of grease REAR AXLE BAG C4. Install differential housing cover Differential Housing Cover 2.5x16mm CS (4) ACCESSORY Option Part 8280 Gray Differential Cover Option Part 8280X Chrome Differential Cover 18 • TRX-4 SPORT 2.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT AXLE BAG Left Caster Block Right Caster Block C5. Install caster blocks onto axle housing 2.5x10 CCS 2.5x10mm CCS (6) Note Orientation ACCESSORY Aluminum Accessory Caster Blocks 2.5x10 CCS Note Orientation FRONT AXLE BAG C6.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT AXLE BAG Front Left Driveshaft C7. Assemble and install portal input and output gears 1 Left Driveshaft (Short) Portal input gear assembly Front Right Driveshaft 2x12mm Pin 2.5x4mm BCS (3) Right Driveshaft (Long) Portal Input Gear (Front) 2.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT AXLE BAG C8. Install portal/driveshaft assemblies to axle 3x12mm BCS (4) 3x12mm BCS Portal Assembly Kingpin Bushing (4) Right Axle Driveshaft (Long) Left Axle Driveshaft (Short) Left Axle Driveshaft (Short) 3x12mm BCS Kingpin Bushing Kingpin Bushing Right Axle Driveshaft (Long) 3x12mm BCS 3x12mm BCS FRONT AXLE BAG Portal Assembly C9. Install link mounts and 12mm wheel hexes Left Link Mount 3x10mm Screw Pin Right Link Mount 2.
C. FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY Completed front axle assembly Check your assembly carefully.
D. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D1. Assemble front bumper mount crossmember, steering servo mount, and shock tower to right chassis rail Right Chassis Rail Note Orientation Steering Servo Mount Front Bumper Mount Crossmember Right Front Shock Tower Steering Servo Mount Front Bumper Mount Crossmember Right Chassis Rail Front View 3x10mm BCS (2) 3x12mm BCS (2) Right Front Shock Tower 3x12mm BCS 3x10mm BCS CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D2.
D. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D3. Assemble front lower gear cover and center skidplate to chassis rail Lower Gear Cover Center Skidplate Rear Right Wire Clip 1 2 Lower Gear Cover Center Skidplate Lower Gear Cover 3 3x10mm BCS (2) 3x12mm BCS 3x10mm BCS 3x10mm BCS Top view Rear Right Wire Clip 3x12mm BCS CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D4.
D. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D5. Assemble left chassis rail and left front shock tower to right chassis rail assembly Left Chassis Rail Left Front Shock Tower Front Battery Plate 3x10mm BCS (2) 3x12mm BCS (2) Left Chassis Rail 3x10mm BCS 3x12mm BCS Left Front Shock Tower CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D6.
D. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG D7. Assemble left rear shock tower to right chassis rail assembly Left Rear Shock Tower 3x10mm BCS (4) 3x12mm BCS 3x10mm BCS 3x10mm BCS 3x12mm BCS Completed chassis assembly Check your assembly carefully.
E. ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION ELECTRONICS BAG CHASSIS PLASTICS BAG E1. Install transmission assembly into chassis assembly Chassis Assembly 3x10mm BCS Transmission Assembly 3x10mm BCS (3) 3x10mm BCS ELECTRONICS BAG Upper Gear Cover Motor Mount Plate E2. Install motor into chassis assembly 1 17T Pinion Gear Pinion gear should be 1-1.
E. ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION CHASSIS ELECTRONICS PLASTICS BAG BAG E3. Install lower receiver box onto chassis assembly Lower Receiver Box Receiver sold separately Receiver Foam Tape Receiver Foam Tape 3x6mm BCS (2) Receiver (sold separately) Receiver box dimensions: 56mm x 26mm x 20mm Place on smooth surface portion (note orientation) ACCESSORY Option Part 6519 TQi 2.4GHz 3Ch Micro Receiver Option Part 6533 TQi 2.
E. ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION ELECTRONICS BAG E6. Install receiver bottom foam E7. Install antenna from receiver on right floor pan Receiver Box Foam Seal Antenna Tube Antenna Cap Antenna Cap 2 3x4mm GS 3x4mm GS 1 Antenna Tube Receiver sold separately ELECTRONICS BAG E8.
E. ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION ELECTRONICS BAG 2.5x8mm CS (2) E9. Waterproof and seal the receiver box 1 Receiver Box Plug Receiver Clamp Foam Seal 3x8mm BCS (3) Receiver Wire Clamp Receiver Box Cover Receiver Box Plug 3x8mm BCS 3x8mm BCS Receiver Box Cover 2.5x8mm CS O-Ring Seal Receiver Wire Clamp Receiver Clamp Foam Seal Silicone Grease 2 O-Ring Seal Apply small bead of grease ELECTRONICS BAG Battery Tray Battery Hold-down E10.
E. ELECTRONICS INSTALLATION ELECTRONICS BAG E11. Center the steering servo Steering Servo Horn 3x6mm BCS E12.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION DAMPER BAG x4 F1. Assemble GTS shocks Shock Assemblies Silicone Shock Oil Front Shock Springs (white stripe) Rear Shock Springs (orange stripe) 1 2 Unscrew cap Fill with shock oil 3 4 5 Slowly move piston to remove excess air 6.7mm (0.26") Upper Spring Retainers Lower Spring Retainers Note: Shaft should be fully compressed when cap is installed. Add oil to reach the proper level Exercise shock to make sure it compresses fully.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION FRONT AXLE BAG F2. Install steering link to portal housings 3x15mm BCS SUSPENSION LINK BAG 3x15mm BCS Drag Link Drag Link ACCESSORY Drag Link Option Part 8274 Hollow Ball Set 92.18mm 133.18mm SUSPENSION LINK BAG F3.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION SUSPENSION LINK BAG F4. Attach steering link, front panhard bar and front upper suspension link to front axle assembly 3x15mm BCS (2) Front Upper Suspension Link 3x23mm BCS 3x23mm BCS Steering Link Front Panhard Bar Front Upper Suspension Link Steering Link 3x15mm BCS 3x15mm BCS Front Panhard Bar Front Panhard Bar 37.61mm 77.61mm Front Upper Link 37.61mm 80.39mm Steering Link 34.50mm 77.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION SUSPENSION LINK BAG F5.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION SUSPENSION LINK BAG 3x27mm BCS (2) 3x30mm BCS F6.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION SUSPENSION LINK BAG F7.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION DRIVELINE BAG 3x6mm BCS (4) F8.
F. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION DRIVELINE BAG F9. Install front and rear driveshafts 3x10mm Screw Pin (4) Rear driveshaft installation 3x10mm Screw Pin 3x10mm Screw Pin Front driveshaft installation 3x10mm Screw Pin 3x10mm Screw Pin Completed suspension & driveline installation Check your assembly carefully.
G. FINAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION LINK BAG M4x0.7 NL (4) G1. Assemble wheels and tires; install on front and rear axles x2 x2 Wheels (4) Tires with Foam Inserts (4) Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue (part #6468, sold separately) x4 ACCESSORY Option Part Wheel and tire options available. See parts list. Glue the tires to the wheels. Use your thumb to push the side of the tire away from the wheel. Repeat at four points around the wheel. Turn the wheel over and repeat on the inside of the wheel.
G. FINAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY BODY ACCESSORIES BAG G3. Install front and rear body mounts 2.5x18mm Screw Pin (4) Front Body Mount Front Body Mount Point arrow to front of model. Point arrow to front of model. Front body mount location Second from top Rear Body Mount 2.5x18mm Screw Pin 2.5x18mm Screw Pin Rear Body Mount Rear body mount location Top position BODY ACCESSORIES BAG G4.
G. FINAL CHASSIS ASSEMBLY BODY ACCESSORIES BAG G5.
H. BODY ASSEMBLY Painting the Body Note: Please read this entire section and plan your paint job before beginning. BUYING PAINT SPRAYING THE BODY PREPARING THE BODY DECALS The body supplied with your model is molded from lightweight and durable clear polycarbonate. It should be painted on the underside so that the color will not be scratched off while running. The best way to paint the body is by using thinned paints sprayed through an airbrush or spray gun.
H. BODY ASSEMBLY BODY ACCESSORIES BAG H2. Assemble and install grill, left mirror, and tailgate Front grill assembly Front grill assembly Front Grill Left mirror assembly Left Side Mirror Front Grill Headlight Clamps (L&R) Front Grill Retainer 2.5X8mm BCS (6) Left mirror assembly Front Grill Retainer Left Side Mirror O-ring (2) Mounting Clip (2) Headlight Clamp (R) 2.5X8mm BCS 2.5X8mm BCS O-ring Headlight Clamp (L) 2.
H. BODY ASSEMBLY BODY ACCESSORIES BAG H3. Assemble accessories to left expedition rack Left Expedition Rack Left Expedition Rack Fuel Tank (L&R) 3x8mm FCS Fire Extinguisher, Axe & Shovel Fuel Tank (R) Accessory Mount Accessory Mount Cover 3x8mm FCS (2) 3x10mm BCS (2) Axe and Shovel Orientation 3x10mm BCS Fuel Tank (L) 3x15mm BCS Accessory Mount Axe Shovel 3x8mm BCS 3x15mm BCS Accessory Mount Cover 3x8mm BCS Fire Extinguisher BODY ACCESSORIES BAG H4.
H. BODY ASSEMBLY BODY ACCESSORIES BAG H6.
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ASSEMBLY MANUAL MODEL 82010-4 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 190904 KC2672-R03
