ARB RD87 - 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 Final Air Locker Assembly 12
3.5 Checking the Backlash 13
3.6 Installing the Seal Housing 14
3.7 Setting up the Bulkhead Fitting 16
3.8 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube 19
3.9 Bench Testing the Air Locker 20
3.10 Reinstalling the Differential & Axles 21
4 Installing the Air System 22
4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 22
4.2 Running & Securing the Air Line 24
4.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting 25
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 27
5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) 27
5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 29
6 Testing & Final Assembly 32
6.1 Leak Testing 32
6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation 32
6.3 Filling the Differential 33
6.4 Post-Installation Check List 34
7 Parts List 35
7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram 35
7.2 Itemized Parts List 36