Powertrax 4110 User Manual

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Third Member Installation

1. Clean the mating surface of the axle housing and the

mounting surface of the differential carrier.

2. Clean the inside of the axle housing to remove all

foreign material. This step is very important because metal chips

can interfere with the operation of your new LOCK-RIGHT.

3. Remove metal chips from the drain plug if it is mag-

netic.

4. Install a gasket and/or sealant as appropriate.

5. Lift the third member into the axle housing and

shove it into the studs.

6. Install and torque the hardware.

7. Re-install the axle shafts and finish the remaining

vehicle re-assembly steps.

Tire Diameters

To help assure a long life for your new LOCK-RIGHT, tire

diameters should be as nearly equal as possible. DO NOT change

the inflation pressure to vary the rolling radius of the tire! This

practice can be dangerous if one of the tires is under-inflated,

producing excess heat, faster tire wear and more difficult vehi

cle control. The best way to equalize the rotation is to measure

Vehicle Final Assembly

Add gear oil. Note that we suggest using medi-

um-to-heavy oils as recommended by the manufacturer, unless

the vehicle will be used in very cold weather. Thicker oil, such

as 85-140, reduces the “clicking” noise somtimes heard during

tight turns and provides adequate lubrication when the assem-

bly becomes hot. Also see the section in the Vehicle Operator’s

Manual regarding temperature.

Your LOCK-RIGHT installation should now be complete.

As a preliminary test, rotate the tires back and forth (trans-

mission out of gear and driveshaft free). The drivers should

randomly unlock and “click” as the tires move. Note that the

tires will NOT lock together—this easy-unlocking characteristic is

a unique feature of the LOCK-RIGHT and is perfectly normal.

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