ARB RD142 - 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 15
3.8 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube 18
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 28
6 Testing & Final Assembly 31
6.1 Leak Testing 31
6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation 31
6.3 Filling the Differential 32
6.4 Post-Installation Check List 33
7 Parts List 35
7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram 35
7.2 Itemized Parts List 36