ARB RD145 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
4
2 Removing the Existing Differential
5
2.1 Vehicle Support
5
2.2 Differential Fluid Drain
5
2.3 Removing the Axles
6
2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps
6
2.5 Removing the Differential Carrier
7
3 Installing the Air Locker
8
3.1
Re-Mounting the Ring Gear
8
3.2
Assembling the Seal Housing
10
3.3
Installing the Carrier Bearings
11
3.4
Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port
12
3.5 Final Air Locker Assembly
13
3.6
Profiling the Seal Housing Tube
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3.7 Setting Up the Bulkhead Fitting
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3.8 Bench Testing the Air Locker
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3.9 Reinstalling the Differential and Axles
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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
24
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 Filling the Differential
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6.4 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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