Differential Rebuild Instructions

Removal and Installation of Front Differential (Revo Models) 1. Disengage both steering servo links from the steering servo saver input Steering Servo arm (shown right). Link Screws 2. Remove the screw pin that secures the brake mount yoke to the transmission output shaft and slide the yoke off the transmission output shaft. During this process the male center front drive shaft will wedge itself into the female center front drive shaft. 3. Remove the chassis screws (Set 1) and the body mount screw, and remove the body mount and bumper assembly from the chassis. 4. Remove damper mount screws. 5. Swing the dampers inboard one at a time to access and remove Damper Mount the chassis screws (Set 2). Screws 6. Slightly lower the front of the bulkhead from the chassis and Chassis Screws slide it out of the chassis. The Set 2 steering system, differential, front center drive shaft assembly, front skid plates and left and right Body Mount suspension assemblies will slide Screw out with the bulkhead. 7. Remove the three screw pins that Push Rod secure the three yokes Screws to the differential and slide the Chassis Screws yokes off the differential. Set 1 8. Disconnect the push rods from the rocker arms and rotate the rocker arms so the rocker arms are clear of the differential (shown right). 9. Lift differential off the bulkhead. Note the orientation of differential in the bulkhead before removal. The diffs are marked UP-REVO to assist with orientation. 10. Install in reverse order of disassembly. Reassembly Notes: While inserting the bulkhead assembly onto the chassis, guide the brake yoke onto the transmission output shaft (this can be easily achieved if the vehicle is held vertical during the insertion process). It is preferable to connect the push rods at the end of the reassembly process.

Covers Parts #5379X, 5380, 5381, 5382X, 3978

Removal and Installation of Rear Differential (Revo Models) 1. Remove the two screws that secure the engine mount brace to the bulkhead and the screw pin that holds the yoke of the center drive shaft to the rear differential (see right). Slide the yoke off the differential. 2. Remove the screw that holds the tuned pipe hanger to the rear body mount. Remove the body mount screw and the two chassis screws (see right) and remove body Damper Mount mount and bumper assembly (from Screws the chassis). Be careful not to damage the EZ-Start wires. Push Rod 3. Remove the two damper mount Screws screws (see right). 4. Lower the rear of the bulkhead Chassis Screws slightly from the chassis and slide the bulkhead assembly out of the chassis. The rear differential, rear dampers along with rocker arms, rear skid plate and rear left and right suspension assemblies will slide out with the bulkhead. Note: The bulkhead assembly may be a little tight, but Body Mount Screw should come out with minimal effort. 5. Disconnect the push rods at the rocker arms. 6. Remove screw pins that secure both the outboard drive shaft yokes to the differential and slide the yokes off the differential output shafts. 7. Swing rockers out such that the rocker arms do not obstruct the differential (see right). 8. Lift differential off the bulkhead. Note the orientation of the differential in the bulkhead before removal (see right). The diffs are marked UP-REVO to assist with orientation. 9. Install in reverse order of disassembly. Reassembly Note: It is preferable to connect the push rod at the end of the reassembly process.
5119 10x15 BB 5381 Diff Carrier 5381 5382X 2587 3x10 CS 5379X 5382X 5381 5382X* 5382X 5117 6x12 BB 5380 5382X 3965 2.5x8 CS 5380 5379X Ring Gear 3965 2.5x8 CS 5382X 2587 3x10 CS

Rebuilding the Differential (Nitro Applications) Remove the housing cover and pull out the diff carrier with ring gear. Remove the ring gear to access the inside of the carrier. Remove the bevel diff gears and clean the old lube from the diff carrier and the gears. Inspect the diff gears for excessive wear and replace the gear if necessary. Reinstall the diff gears and fill the carrier with Traxxas Diff Lube. Key the gasket into the case and secure the ring gear onto the diff case with the four screws. Wipe away the excess diff lube. Lube the ring gear with lithium grease and install the diff into the diff carrier. Replace the cover. Installation of the differential is in the reverse of removal. Traxxas Diff Lube 10K .......................................... Part #5135 30K ............................(stock) Part #5136 50K .......................................... Part #5137 Complete Set .............................#5136X

Use higher viscosity (thicker) oil for: More power to the wheels with the most traction. Racing on low-traction smooth surfaces . Better performance for climbing on uneven terrain. Using lower viscosity (thinner) oil for: More power to the wheels with least traction. Racing on low-traction rough surfaces.

5117 6x12 BB

*While not originally included or necessary for high rpm nitro applications, part #5382X diff carrier support I-bar may be used for added strength.

5118 8x16 BB

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Differential Rebuild Instructions

Removal and Installation of Front Differential (E-Maxx) 1. Remove the wheels and tires from the vehicle using an 8mm nut driver. 2. Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove the two steering A - 3x15mm rod ends from the steering bellcranks by removing the 3x15mm button head screws as shown (A). 3. Remove the four 3x12mm B - 3x12mm countersunk screws from the front of the skid plate (B). 4. Detach the two driveshafts C - M4x14.5mm by removing the M4x14.5mm D screw pin from each driveshaft yoke using the 2mm hex wrench (C). 5. Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove the four 3x15mm countersunk screws from the chassis where the bulkhead E connects. Remove the front suspension assembly from the truck (D). 6. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench, remove the 3x25mm cap screws from the front bumper F mounts and set the bumper and brace assembly aside (E). 7. Remove two of the four 3x15mm cap screws from the shock tower assembly to allow one of the bulkhead halves to G be separated from the other (F). 8. Remove the complete differential from between the bulkhead halves, and unscrew the M4x14.5mm screw pin from the center input driveshaft using a 2mm hex wrench (G). Note: Observe the orientation of the differential before continuing disassembly by noting the side of the case the screw heads are on. It must be reinstalled in the same direction (see right). 9. Reassembly is the reverse of removal.

Covers Parts #5379X, 5380, 5381, 5382X, 3978

Removal and Installation of Rear Differential (E-Maxx) 1. Remove the rear tires and H - M4x14.5mm wheels from the vehicle using an 8mm nut driver. 2. Detach the two driveshafts I - 3x12mm by removing the M4x14.5mm screw pin from each driveshaft yoke using the 2mm hex wrench (H). 3. Remove the rear four 3x12mm J countersunk screws from the skid plate (I). 4. Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove the four 3x15mm countersunk screws from the chassis where the bulkhead K connects. Remove the rear suspension assembly from the truck. 5. Using a 2.5mm hex wrench, remove the 3x25mm cap screws from the bumper L mounts and set the bumper and brace assembly aside (K). 6. Remove two of the four 3x15mm cap screws from the shock tower assembly to allow one of the bulkhead halves to M be separated from the other (L). 7. Using a 2mm hex wrench, remove one of the two 3x18mm button head screws that retain the rear toe link brace (M). N 8. Remove the complete differential from between the bulkhead halves, and unscrew the M4x14.5mm screw pin from the center input driveshaft using a 2mm hex wrench (N). Note: Observe the orientation of the differential before continuing disassembly by noting the side of the case the screw heads are on. It must be reinstalled in the same direction (see right). 9. Reassembly is the reverse of removal.

Rebuilding the Differential (Electric Applications) Unscrew the four 3x10 button head screws from the 2577 BCS 3X10 differential housing. Remove the housing cover and pull out the diff carrier with ring gear. Remove the ring gear to access the inside of the carrier. Remove the bevel diff gears and clean the old lube from the diff carrier and the gears. Inspect the diff gears, X-ring seals, and spider gear braces for excessive wear 2577 and replace the components if necessary. Reinstall the diff gears and spider gear braces and fill the carrier with Traxxas BCS 3X10 3979 Diff Lube. Inspect the ring and pinion gear for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Place the gasket into the case and secure the ring gear onto the diff case with the four screws. Wipe away the excess diff lube. Lube the ring gear with black lithium grease and install the diff into the diff carrier. Replace the cover. Installation of the differential is in the reverse of removal; use the differential exploded view for additional assistance. Use higher viscosity (thicker) oil for: More power to the wheels with the most traction. Racing on low-traction smooth surfaces . Better performance for climbing on uneven terrain. Using lower viscosity (thinner) oil for: More power to the wheels with least traction. Racing on low-traction rough surfaces.

5382X Diff carrier support I-bar rounded edge down 5119 10x15x4 BB 3978 3978 5382X

Traxxas Diff Lube 10K .......................................... Part #5135 30K ............................(stock) Part #5136 50K .......................................... Part #5137 Complete Set .............................#5136X
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5379X 3979 5382X Flat side against gear 3978

5379X 3965 2.5x8 CS 5118 8x16x5 BB 3979

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