ARB RD149 - 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
3 Installing the Air Locker 9
3.1 Mounting the Ring Gear 9
3.2 Installing the Carrier Bearings 10
3.3 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port 11
3.4 Assembling the Seal Housing 12
3.5 Setting the Backlash 13
3.6 Setting up the Bulkhead Fitting 15
3.7 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube 17
3.8 Bench Testing the Air Locker 18
3.9 Reinstalling the Differential & Axles 19
4 Installing the Air System 20
4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 20
4.2 Running & Securing the Air Line 22
4.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting 23
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 25
5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) 25
5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 26
6 Testing & Final Assembly 29
6.1 Leak Testing 29
6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation 29
6.3 Filling the Differential 30
6.4 Post-Installation Check List 31
7 Parts List 33
7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram 33
7.2 Itemized Parts List 34