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Maintenance Manual & Parts Catalogue Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Thunder Tiger product. This manual contains the steps and instructions required to assemble your car. Please read this manual completely before attempting to start maintenance. Follow the directions in this manual closely to reduce problems during operation.
STEP9 Steering Servo / Throttle/Brake Control Servo TOMAHAWK VX PART LIST P.13 P.27 STEP10 Radio Box P.14 TOMAHAWK VX OPTION PART LIST P.33 STEP11 Installation of Rear End WHEEL & TIRE OPTION PART LIST P.16 P.34 STEP12 Installation of Radio Box P.16...
Manual Format How to read the instruction manual? Example STEP4 Indicates the assembly step number and the Front Suspension parts that are to be assembled. Displays actual size drawings, and part quantities used. 10x15x4mm All parts, except screws, are identified by its Ball Bearing order numbers.
STEP1 Front Differential / Rear Differential 2.5x14mm F/H Philip Machine Screw 8x14x4mm Ball Bearing 3x5mm Washer 5x8mm Washer 4.4x0.8mm O-Ring silicon oil 3x19mm You may also use silicone oil to replace grease for the differentials. Fill up to 80%. We recommend using #7000 silicone oil for the front differential and # 10000 silicone oil for the rear differential.
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STEP2 2-Speed Transmission Unit 2 2.9x1.8mm O-Ring 5x14x5mm Ball Bearing 2.5 x 5 mm F/H Philip Machine Screw 6x9mm 4x6mm Firmly tighten the set screw onto the flat spot. Washer Set Screw STEP2 2-Speed Transmission Unit 2 3x25mm BT Philip Machine Screw Brake Cam Brake Pad Note Direction...
STEP3 Front Differential Unit 6mm(L) Ball Stud 5x11x4mm Ball Bearing 3x12mm BT Philip Machine Screw 2.5mm E-Clip2 2.9x1.8mm O-Ring 14x10.5x0.1mm A d j u s t t h e Diff Shim backlash with the shims. Leave one unit of drive axle for later step.
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STEP4 Front Suspension Front Shock Tower 3x10mm BT Philip Machine Screw 6mm(L) Ball Stud STEP4 For Right Front Suspension Marked "R" "R" 10x15x4mm Ball Bearing 6mm(L) Ball Stud Marked "L" "L" Caster Block Bushing 3x12mm BT Machine Screw In the chassis set, these dog bones have been assembled in one-piece unit.
STEP4 Front Suspension 6mm(L) Ball Stud Marked "S-CM" "S-CM" 2x4mm BT Self-Tapping Screw For Right 2.5x20mm Outer Hinge Pin (Front) STEP5 Rear Differential Unit 6mm(L) Ball Stud 3x12mm BT Philip Machine Screw 14x10.5x0.1mm Diff Shim Assemble Earlier Refer to Page 5 Adjust the backlash with the shims.
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STEP6 Rear Suspension Marked "." Roll Center Adjustment: "." By replacing the suspension arm mount bushings (setup of roll center), you can acquire different handling and steering responses according to the different track conditions. The kit included various spare bushings for your further replacement. 6mm(S) Ball Stud 3x10mm...
STEP7 Shock Absorber Shock Shaft Attach the shock eyelet onto the shock shaft until it reaches the mark line on the shaft 2.5mm E-Clips Shock Eyelet 2.8x1.9mm O-Ring Cover the shaft with cloth before griping it with pliers. Silicon oil Pull down the piston and slowly fill in the silicon oil.
"T" Back Marked "T" for Thunder Tiger stock servo. Find the appropriate servo horn mount for your servo from the chart below. Install the servo horn arm with the stock mounting screw. See the graphic for the correct neutral angle.
STEP9 Steering Servo / Throttle/Brake Control Servo 3x10mm Note: !!!The use of the servo spacer may very BT Philip Tap Screw W / Washer depending on the manufacturer's stock servo you purchased. Check the servo to see if a spacer is needed. ...
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STEP10 Radio Box Battery Batteries not included in the kit Black to Black Red to Red STEP10 Radio Box Body Clip Antenna Thread antenna cord through the tubing. Must be purchased separately Pay close attention here Hint...
STEP11 Installation of Rear End M3 Lock Nut Rear Suspension 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw STEP12 Installation of Radio Box 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw Radio & Servo Tray Unit...
STEP12 Installation of Rear Brace 3x8mm BT Philip Machine Screw 3x18mm BT Philip Machine Screw Rear Chassis Brace STEP13 Installation of Front End Front Suspension 3x8mm BT Philip Machine Screw 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw 3x12 mm F/H Philip Machine Screw M3 Lock Nut...
STEP14 Installation of 2-Speed Transmission Unit 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw Check O-ring Inside STEP15 Installation of Fuel Tank 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw 2.9x1.8mm O-Ring 3x6mm BT Philip Machine Screw Tube Clip Pay close attention here...
STEP16 Engine Set Engine Assembly Spring Washer 5x8x2.5mm Ball Bearing 5x8mm Washer 5x10x4mm Ball Bearing Washer 3x6mm Socket Hex Machine Screw 3x10mm Socket Hex Machine Screw 3x28mm Socket Hex Machine Screw STEP16 Installation of Engine Set 3x8mm BT Machine Screw Tighten the screws with one sheet of paper inserted between both gears.
STEP19 Front Bumper / Front Body Mounts Adjust height to suit body. 3x10mm F/H Philip Machine Screw Body Clip 3x8mm F/H Philip Machine Screw STEP20 Tire/Wheels Tire insert foam Install the tire onto the wheel. Glue the tire to the wheel with instant glue in four spots around the tire on both sides. Warning: Follow the adhesive instructions for proper use and safety.
STEP20 Tire/Wheels 4x12mm Socket Hex Machine Screw Washer STEP21 5.5mm Body Shell Body Clip 5.5mm Round Tap Screw 5.5mm 5.5mm Antenna Hole 5.5mm Drill holes with the specified diameter Assemble left and right side the same way Pay close attention here...
TOMAHAWK VX PART LIST (10) PD7712 SHOCK CAP PD8088-1 SHOCK CAP PD8093 SHOCK BLADDER PD8098 SHOCK PISTON SET PD9052 REAR BULK SET PD9053 FRONT BULK SET PD9054 OUTDRIVE CUP SET PD9051 DIFFERENTIAL CASE PD9055 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET PD9057 DRIVE PINION SET 13T...
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TOMAHAWK VX PART LIST PD9072 BUMPER SET PD9073 URETHANE BUMPER PD9074 SHOCK TOWER SET PD9075 FRONT SUSP. ARMS PD9077 STEERING BLOCK SET PD9078 CASTER BLOCK SET PD9079 FRONT UNINI SHAFT PD9076 REAR SUSP. ARMS PD9080 OUTER HINGE PIN SET PD9081 UPPER LINK SET PD9082 SUSP.
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TOMAHAWK VX PART LIST PD9096 MUFFLER PD9097 SILICONE TUBING PD9098 MANIFOLD PD9099 SHOCK SET SOFT 2.5x1.8mm PD9100 SHOCK SPRING BLUE PD9101 SHOCK SHAFT PD9102 SHOCK ACCESSORIES PD9103 SHOCK EYELET PD9104 BALL STUD (L) PD9105 BALL STUD (S) PD9106 TH/BK LINKAGE SET...
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TOMAHAWK VX PART LIST PD9120 PAINTED BODY SET PD9121 CLEAR BODY W/DECAL XANAVI GT-R (R34) PD9122 DECAL SET XANAVI GT-R (R34) 1/10 SLICK TIRE W/FOAM PD9134 XANAVI GT-R (R34) 26mm PD9131 M2.6x 10(20) PD1683 M3x10B (20) PD8178 2.9xW1.78(20) PD9132 M2.6x12(20) PD9133 M2x4B(20) CTP.
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TOMAHAWK VX PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION NOTE PD7712 ANTENNA BAG,BLACK PD8088-1 SHOCK CAP PD8093 SHOCK BLADDER PD8098 SHOCK PISTON SET DIFFERENTIAL CASE PD9051 PD9052 FRONT BULK SET PD9053 REAR BULK SET OUTDRIVE CUP SET PD9054 PD9055 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET PD9057...
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TOMAHAWK VX PARTS LIST PART# DESCRIPTION NOTE PD9108 TH/BK SERVO HORN SET PD9109 BODY POST SET PD9110 HEX ADAPTER SET PD6601-R 5-SPK WHEEL ,26mm(CHROME/RED) ,26mm PD9112 10-SPK WHL ,26mm(BLACK) ,26mm PD9113 8-SPK WHL,26mm(BLACK) ,26mm 9262 1/10 AIR CLEANER, DUAL FOAM...
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