ARB RD82 - Manual (Page 25)

4 Installing the Air Locker
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4.9 Reinstalling the Axles
Unscrew and remove the long cross shaft retaining pin with 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.
Completely remove the long cross shaft.
Rotate the differential center until the ‘C’ clip access window in the
differential is in view and accessible.
Insert both axles fully into the housing and gently tap them inward.
NOTE : Be careful not to damage oil seals with the axle.
Install the ‘C’ clips on to the ends of the axles.
Gently tap the axles outward until both ‘C’ clips are fully seated.
Insert the cross shaft maintaining alignment between the cross
shaft retaining pin hole in the differential and its corresponding hole
in the cross shaft.
Ensure that some degree of axle end float exists (i.e., some
clearance exists between the end of the axle and the cross shaft or
thrust block). ‘C’ clips may need to be substituted with others of a
different thickness to achieve correct end float if too tight or too
loose. Refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for the
procedure on setting up the correct end float condition.
Reinstall and tighten the retaining pin with a 5mm hex key.
Reassemble brakes and wheels according to your vehicle’s service
manual.