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Differential service

Traxxas Slash 4X4 BL-2s · 68154-4

Traxxas Slash 4X4 BL-2s, 68154-4; original equipment covered by the cited edition.

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The manual describes front and rear differential access and oil servicing. Match the axle and original assembly; this is not a center-drive service reference.

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Slash 4X4 BL-2s front differential removal and refill

Traxxas Slash 4X4 BL-2s (68154-4); original front differential only. This does not cover the center drive.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the two 3 x 15mm button-head screws securing the top bumper mount to the differential case.Source, PDF p. 26 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Turn the chassis over. Remove the three 4 x 10mm countersunk screws holding the bumper and skid plate to the bulkhead; leave the two rear screws in place.Source, PDF p. 26 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Slide the bumper assembly off the chassis.Source, PDF p. 26 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Remove the 3 x 15mm button-head screw from the differential tie bar, then slide the tie bar off the truck.Source, PDF p. 26 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Remove the two 3 x 15mm button-head screws from the differential cover. Leave the two shock-tower screws in place.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins securing the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out through the front of the case.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Remove the four 2.5 x 10mm screws from the differential case. Carefully separate its halves over a towel to collect the fluid.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Drain the old fluid. Remove the spider gears if needed to make draining easier.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Reinstall the spider gears if removed, then fill the case until the spider gears are submerged halfway.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Align the screw holes and rejoin the case halves. Keep the rubber gasket in place so the differential does not leak.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Install the four 2.5 x 10mm screws and tighten them securely.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Reinstall the differential by reversing the documented removal sequence.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
Slash 4X4 BL-2s rear differential removal and refill

Traxxas Slash 4X4 BL-2s (68154-4); original rear differential only. This does not cover the center drive.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the two 3 x 20mm button-head screws securing the top bumper mount to the differential case.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Turn the chassis over. Remove the two 3 x 12mm countersunk screws holding the bumper and skid plate to the bulkhead; leave the two rear screws in place.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Remove the 3 x 20mm button-head screw from the bumper mount and tie bar.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Slide the bumper assembly off the chassis, then remove the tie bar.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Remove the two 3 x 15mm button-head screws from the differential cover. Leave the two shock-tower screws in place.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the two screw pins securing the driveshaft yokes to the differential output shafts.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Remove the differential cover and slide the differential out of the case.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Remove the four 2.5 x 10mm screws from the differential case. Carefully separate its halves over a towel to collect the fluid.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Drain the old fluid. Remove the spider gears if needed to make draining easier.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Reinstall the spider gears if removed, then fill the case until the spider gears are submerged halfway.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Align the screw holes and rejoin the case halves. Keep the rubber gasket in place so the differential does not leak.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Install the four 2.5 x 10mm screws and tighten them securely.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Reinstall the differential by reversing the documented removal sequence.Source, PDF p. 27 (opens in a new tab)

Parts, tools and consumables

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Setup specifications

Differentials
Limited-slip front, gear rearStock
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Diff oil, front
SAE 30,000W (maker grade)Stock
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Keep the axle positions and original units shown. Values describe the cited configuration. Replacement-derived and community figures keep their stated basis.