Installing Axial's New XR10 HD Gear Plate

Posted: 3/22/11

Now that the new gear plates are hitting the market, I figured it was the perfect time for a quick how to article.

XR10 HD Gear Plate (AX30787)


First thing we'll need to do is remove one of the axles from the chassis. I started with the rear axle:


Remove the outer drive hexes:


Remove the aluminum lockouts:


Now remove the rear servo plate:


Then pull the remaining screws out and split the axle housing:


Grab the upper half of the axle housing, with the gearbox attached. Remove the gear covers:


Then pull the top cap/gear plate assembly off the housing and remove the gears:


Remove the snap ring holding the last 36t gear in place, and unscrew the plate from the top cap:


Now attach the new plate to the axle housing's top cap:


Next install one of the new bearings, then 36t gear and snap ring:


Insert the last few gears and bearings into place:


Replace the gear covers for now, you can remove them again and mount the motor as needed later:


Bling, bling


Now you can set the gearbox in place on the upper half of the housing, I install one screw just to hold everything together:


Grab the bottom half of the axle housing, and install the straight axles into the center gear:


Next reassemble the axle housing, and button everything up:


Install the rear lockouts and drive hexes:


Now you're ready to reinstall the axle:


Repeat these same steps for the front axle, and you're ready to rock!