3 installing the air locker, Installing the seal housing – ARB RD127 User Manual
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3 Installing the Air Locker
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3.6
Installing the Seal Housing
Make sure the grooves and airway of the seal housing are clean
and free from any contaminants (e.g. water, dirt, metal filings, etc.).
Inspect the seal housing O-rings (supplied) for dirt, damage or
other conditions which might cause leaks.
Generously lubricate the O-rings with oil prior to assembly, then
insert them into the grooves of the seal housing.
NOTE :
When assembling the O-rings, be careful not to leave 
them twisted when seated in the grooves as this could 
cause excessive wear and leakage. 
Lubricate the seal housing running surface on the Air Locker carrier
with oil.
Carefully install the seal housing by sliding it all of the way onto the
bearing journal with a gentle twisting motion until it sits flat against 
the adjuster nut. 
NOTE :
A twisting motion (i.e., a slight rotation while pressing 
the seal housing on) will allow the O-rings to engage 
gently and prevent them from twisting. Twisted 
O-rings will result in pre-mature O-ring wear and oil 
contamination in the air system due to the helical 
shape formed by the O-ring mould line. 
Rotate the seal housing until the square cutout lines up with the
locking tab position at the center of the bearing cap, and then 
assemble the locking tab. The locking tab must not come into 
contact with the seal housing. (Fig.9.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 9.
