XMODSTM Custom RC
Metal Bearing Upgrade 60-8512
Tip: For best performance and fit,
before installing bearings,
lightly brush each shaft with
fine sandpaper to remove
burrs and blemishes.
Upgrade from standard plastic bushings to metal ball bearings for reduced friction,
greater precision, and better handling. Before installing, turn off your vehicle and
controller and then detach the car body.
Preparing for Your Metal Bearing Upgrade
1
2
Loosen and remove each damper screw and detach
the right and left front and rear dampers.
Use the lug wrench supplied in your XMODSTM Starter Kit
to detach the front lug nuts and wheels.
Tips
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Carefully count and set aside screws while disassembling so you can properly reassemble your car later.
Bearings can be fitted in place in either direction.
Be careful that the lead solder joints inside the car do not become detached.
You may find it useful to remove the antenna from the chassis.
Screw Guide (Rear of Car)
Screw
Rear Upper
Deck (short)
4
Rear Upper
Deck (long)
2
Motor
Holders
4
Rear Lower
Rear Support
Rear Lower
Rear Center
Shaft Holder
2
Location
Quantity
Deck
2
Arms
4
Deck
4
Upgrading the Rear Section to Metal Bearings
2
1
Remove six screws (2 long, 4 short) from the rear upper
deck to detach it.
Diconnect the motor connector. Remove two
screws from each motor holder and remove the
motor holders and motor.
4 short screws
2 long screws
Motor
Motor Holders
3
Remove two screws from the rear lower deck.
4
Remove the rear lower deck from the chassis.
Center Shaft
Tip: When reassembling, align
the center shaft’s D-cut
with the D-cut in the gear.
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Center Shaft Holder
Screw Guide (Front of Car)
Screw
Front and Rear Front Upper
Front Upper
Deck (short)
2
Left and Right
Front Knuckles
4
Front Arm
Base
4
Location
Quantity
Dampers
4
Deck (long)
2
Upgrading the Front Section to Metal Bearings
1
Remove the four screws from the front upper deck to
detach it.
2
Remove the top and bottom screws from the left and
right knuckles to detach the knuckles.
Long
Short
Screws
Knuckle
4
Remove the four screws to detach the front arm
base and the standard or all wheel drive assembly.
3
Detach the knuckles and slide out the front axle shaft so
you can remove the two plastic bushings from each
knuckle and replace them with two metal ball bearings.
Standard Shaft
Bearings
All Wheel Drive Assembly
All Wheel Drive Shaft
Knuckle
Standard
Assembly
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Steps 5 and 6 apply only to cars with an all wheel drive assembly.
If you do not have an all wheel drive assembly, proceed to Step 7.
5
Remove the two plastic bushings and replace them with
two metal ball bearings.
6
Remove the bevel gear by pulling forward and lifting
up. Hold the center shaft in place as you remove the
gear to hold it in place.
Bearings
Bevel Gear
Front End of Chassis
7
Use a narrow, flat bladed screwdriver to gently remove the
plastic bushing and replace it with a metal ball bearing.
8
This completes the installation of the front bearings.
Reassemble the car by following Steps 1-7 in reverse
order and steps 1 and 2 under Preparing for Your
Metal Bearing Upgrade.
Bearing
Tip: When reassembling, align
the center shaft’s D-cut
with the D-cut in the gear.
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