Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 6 – Steering

Step 1:

Press a 6×10 bearing into each end of the right bellcrank arm, then slide one of the steering posts into place.

Step 2:

Pre-compress the servo saver spring a few times to settle it.

Step 3:

Anyone who follows my builds recognizes this little trick. Application of a little black grease on the servo saver section helps prevent the two plastic pieces from getting gritty and possibly sticking. Only a little on one side of the servo saver is necessary.

Step 4:

Mate the upper and lower servo saver arms together and set the spring into place. Secure the spring with the cap and screw into place. Press a 6×10 bearing into each end followed by the other steering post.

Step 5:

Here is what you final servo saver assembly should look like.

Step 6:

Attach the left and right steering bellcrank arms to the center drag link. Do not overtighten; make sure everything swings back and forth easily.

Step 7:

Build two steering links. The 62mm gap is a good starting point. If you can’t find the rod ends, you didn’t read the Build Notes for this build step. Scroll to the top and check them out.

Step 8:

Pop the plastic balls into the rod ends.

Step 9:

Attach the steering links to the drag link. Again, do not overtighten.

Step 10:

The manual shows us attaching the steering system to the chassis and the steering links to the steering knuckles, but that became quite the mess to deal with. We’re going to deviate slightly from the manual to make life a little easier. Start by sliding the two M3x50mm screws through the metal top brace, then the top deck.

Step 11:

Flip that assembly over and slide the steering system into place.

Step 12:

While aligning the screws in the top deck to the mounting holes in the front suspension, lower the front suspension onto the overturned steering setup. Hold together, flip over and start tightening the two 50mm screws. Do not tighten down all the way yet. You want to get them in about 1/2 way.