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6 testing & final assembly, Leak testing, Reinstalling the axles – ARB RD103 User Manual

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6 Testing & Final Assembly

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6.1

Leak Testing

c With the vehicle parked and the engine off, turn the compressor on

and wait until the air system is fully charged.

NOTE : With the Air Locker(s) disengaged, the air source (i.e.,

compressor) should not have to recharge over time.
Intermittent recharging without Air Locker
use usually
indicates a leak at the solenoid fittings or at the
compressor tank O-ring seal.

c Actuate the Air Locker(s).
c The compressor should not come on again for a period of at least

15min. Air system recharging within that time period would indicate
that a leak is present in the system.

NOTE : If an alternate air source (e.g., an air cylinder or a belt

driven air pump) is used instead of a compressor, the
air system will have to be leak tested with a pressure
gauge and a shut-off valve in series before the
solenoid input.

c If a leak is found to be present, spray a soap and water mixture

onto all air fittings in the system while the compressor is fully
charged. Bubbles should appear at any leak points.

c Check that leaky fittings have been adequately tightened.
c Disassemble, clean threads, and reapply thread sealant if leaking

persists.

6.2

Reinstalling the Axles

c Unscrew and remove the long cross shaft retaining pin using a

5mm hex key.

NOTE : The long cross shaft retaining pin is the pin located

exactly one quarter turn of the differential from the ‘C’
clip access window. Rotate the differential using the
drive flange.