ARB RD110 User Manual
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Table of Contents:
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Pre-Installation Preparation
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1.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations
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2 Removing the Existing Differential
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2.1 Vehicle Support
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2.2 Differential Fluid Drain
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2.3 Removing the Differential Assembly
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2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps
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2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount
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2.6 Removing the Differential Center
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3 Installing the Air Locker
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3.1 Approximate Backlash Shimming
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3.2 Calculation & Selection of Backlash Shims
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3.3 Mounting the Ring Gear
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3.4 Installing the Carrier Bearings
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3.5 Preload Shim Measurement
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3.6 Drilling & Tapping the Bulkhead Port
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3.7 Installing the Bulkhead Fitting
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3.8 Installing the Seal Housing
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3.9 Installing the Differential Center
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3.10 Setting Up the Bulkhead Fitting
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3.11 Final Assembly
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3.12 Checking the Backlash
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3.13 Bench Testing the Air Locker
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3.14 Reinstalling the Differential Assembly
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4 Installing the Air System
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4.1 Mounting the Solenoid
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4.2 Running & Securing the Air Line
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4.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting
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5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System
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5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es)
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5.2 Wiring the Actuator System
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6 Testing & Final Assembly
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6.1 Leak Testing
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6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation
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6.3 Re-Sealing & Filling the Differential
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6.4 Note For ADD Equipped Vehicles
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6.5 Post-Installation Check List
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7 Parts List
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7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram
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7.2 Itemized Parts List
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