Replacing the Motor on an Electric RC

Disconnect Power Leads, Remove Pinion Gear

Pull Apart the Leads, Unscrew the Pinion Gear Screw

Photo © M. James

Use your hex wrench to loosen the screw that holds the pinion gear on the end of the motor. Remove the pinion gear from the old motor. After you remove the pinion gear, give its hex screw a few turns to make it stay on the pinion gear.

Index: Replacing the Motor on an Electric RC

1. What You Need
2. Remove the Gear Box Cover
3. Remove the Motor
4. Disconnect Power Leads, Remove Pinion Gear
5. Install Pinion Gear On New Motor
6. Install the New Power Leads
7. Install the New Motor
8. Set Gapping Between Gears
9. Put Everything Back Together