1/18 Maisto 350Z (and mostly all Maisto) wheel removal

1/18 Maisto 350Z Wheel Removal

REAR

1. Remove the muffler by popping it out with a flathead screwdriver:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0736.jpg

2. Remove the exhaust pipe going down the middle of the car with flathead screwdriver:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0737.jpg

3. Remove screws that hold in rear axle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0738.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0739.jpg

4. Remove the piece that holds in the rear axle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0740.jpg

5. Remove the rear axle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0741.jpg

6. Find a screwdriver that will fit snug in the hole where the screw goes in the axle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0742.jpg

7. Use the screwdriver for leverage and pull the wheel away from the axle. (*PULL IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS DO NOT BEND OR TWIST OR YOU WILL BREAK THE AXLE*):
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0743.jpg

8. This it what you should end up with in the end (If you don't break anything):
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0744.jpg

9. Repeat Step 7 for other side.

10. Put the rear back together.

FRONT

1. Remove the screws that hold on the front wheels:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0745.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0746.jpg

2. Pull out the piece that holds the front spindles in place:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0747.jpg

3. Pop the piece that connects the steering wheel to the wheels:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0749.jpg

4. Pull out the front wheels:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0750.jpg

5. Separate the spindle from the steering link:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0751.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0752.jpg

6. Get a screwdriver that will fit in the hole for the spindle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0753.jpg

7. Use the screwdriver for leverage and pull the wheel away from the spindle. (*PULL IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS DO NOT BEND OR TWIST OR YOU WILL BREAK THE SPINDLE*):
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0754.jpg

8. This is what you will end up with:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//5/2/13469//.large/100_0755.jpg

9. Repeat step 7 for other spindle.

10. Put it all back together.

I just added this to the tutorial depository.

gotta love them percision screwdrivers. nice tutorial too

Nice work. You trim those fingernails too close though. Your mother wouldn't be proud.

gotta love them percision screwdrivers. nice tutorial too

Where can I get those screwdrivers?

They are from CRAFTSMAN, got them at Sears.

They are from CRAFTSMAN, got them at Sears.


Hey, how come your not on AIM

Hey, how come your not on AIM

Use private messaging for personal communication.

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Go to Sears or Ace Harware for the screwdrivers.