Stages 10 & 11, Pack 3

Good morning, it’s June 8th,(snowed last night!!)Wwhat better to do than Pack 3 stages 10 and 11!?

I took a photo of the blister pack full of parts. But, not for long!

I had to cut these blisters apart so that I didn’t have parts flying everywhere.

Here we go!

Step 10.1 part 10d is supposed to have an “L” printed on it, I could not find it, so look at 10.1& 10.2 and you should be able to decode the correct one.

Step 10.1 put 10d and 10f together with 2 CM screws (ther are 2 10f parts that are the same). Orient 10f correctly, the bend goes down. Tighten only enough so that 10f will slide on 10d.

Step 10.2 Put the ball joint into the central bar 10c and assemble with JM screws.

Step 10.3 Repeat prior step. Maintain orientation of parts. 10e and 10f go together with 2 CM screws.

Step 10.4 Join 10.3 to the central bar 10c with JM screws. Work all of the steering parts as you tighten them. All steering parts should rotate or swing somewhat. Move the parts as the screws are going through.

Step 10.5 make sure bulges on 10e face the right direction parts 10a & 10b, JM screws complete this step.

Step 10.6 turn chassis up side down. Use ball joint 10a and JM screw to connect to previously installed 5d.

Step 10.7 connect 10b the same way as other side. Use ball joint 10a and JM screw.
If you have maintained orientation, the tie rod 10b and ball joint will line up correctly.

Step 10.8 rod anchors 10d and 10e can now be attached to the engine guard plate with 2CM screws.

ATTENTION! The 2 parts 10d & 10e, tie rod anchors are not recessed and need longer screws to join correctly at the engine guard plate.

Step 10.9 & 10.10 these steps require some gentle persuasion.The 2 parts 10g will need to be carefully bent in order to fit. Put the slightly bent end into the hole in the lower control arm. Bend 10g carefully to fit into the hole on the engine guard plate frame. Needs to be done on both sides. Once in place gently straighten the 2 stay rods.

Step 10 is done. Check stance and alignment of the wheel.I had to fiddle with the shock piston to get the camber right on mine.

Step 11 is the front wheel and tire for the right side.

Step 11.1 there is a small pin and slot on the inside of the outside rim half.Firmly press valve stem onto the pin in the slot. Careful, don’t break off the valve stem.

Step11.2 the words inside and outside are molded onto the tire sidewalls.

Step 11.3 put the 2 halves of the wheel onto the correct side of the tire. Line up pins and holes on each rim half. Use the valve stem slots as a guide. Use 3 HM screws to put together. There should be no gap between rim halves.

Step11.4 put wheel onto brake and spindle assembly. Be sure to line up slot on wheel with spline on the spindle.

Step 11.5 use washer and IM screw. Tighten screw until wheel does not move in and out on the screw. Then back off screw slightly to allow wheel to turn.

Step 11.6 press hub cap onto wheel. Line up pins and holes.

Stage 11 is complete.

Stage 12 is the Gear Box assembly.