Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 3 – Rear Axle

The Build – Part 3
Part 3 of the Vaterra Ascender K5 build involves assembling the rear axle. This process is very similar to the front axle with just a lot less parts. You should be able to breeze through it.

Build Notes:
None.

Start off by assembling the center driveshaft. This step is exactly the same as the front center axle you built it Part 2.

Assemble the rear axle in the same manner as the front. Don’t forget to add a slight dab of threadlocker to the screw securing the sun gear.

Assemble the rear spool as you did the front. Don’t forget to install the shims prior to the bearings.

Insert the rear driveshaft assembly into the rear axle housing. You should also press the locknuts into housing at this point as well.

Drop the spool into the rear housing as shown. Add a liberal amount of black grease to the gear and rotate to spread it out.

Attach the chrome pumpkin cover (and lower brace) to the rear axle. Remember, the shorter screws go up top; the longer ones down low.

Attach the multi-link brace to the rear axle.

I found it easier to assemble the rear axle prior to sliding it into the axle housing. We’ll use the same method to assemble we did on the rear as we did on the front. Start by sliding a bearing onto the shaft followed by the axle housing cap.

Slide a 2nd bearing on the axle followed by the wheel hex and through-pin. Build 2 of these.

Now slide the axle into the housing. Like the front, we need to apply a small amount of pressure to get the axle as far in the housing as possible. Twist the center driveshaft until you feel the axle key into the spool.

Finally, use the 2 3x6mm screws to secure the axle cap to the housing. Do this for both sides.

Rear axle done!

Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 1 – Transmission
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 2 – Front Axle
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 3 – Rear Axle
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 4 – Chassis
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 5 – Electronics
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 6 – Shocks
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 7 – Suspension Links
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 8 – Chassis Assembly
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 9 – Bumpers, Side Bars, Wheels/Tires, Body

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