ARB RD136 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents:
1
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Pre-Installation Preparation 3
1.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations 4
2 Removing the Existing Differential 5
2.1 Vehicle Support 5
2.2 Differential Fluid Drain 5
2.3 Removing the Axles 5
2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps 6
2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount 7
2.6 Removing the Differential Carrier 8
2.7 Use of the Thrust Block 8
3 Installing the Air Locker 9
3.1 Mounting the Ring Gear 9
3.2 Installing the Carrier Bearings 11
3.3 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port 12
3.4 Final Air Locker Assembly 14
3.5 Checking the Backlash 15
3.6 Installing the Seal Housing 16
3.7 Setting up the Bulkhead Fitting 17
3.8 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube 20
3.9 Bench Testing the Air Locker 24
3.10 Reinstalling the Differential & Axles 25
4 Installing the Air System 26
4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 26
4.2 Running & Securing the Air Line 28
4.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting 29
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 31
5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) 31
5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 32
6 Testing & Final Assembly 35
6.1 Leak Testing 35
6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation 35
6.3 Filling the Differential 36
6.4 Post-Installation Check List 37
7 Parts List 39
7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram 39
7.2 Itemized Parts List 40