ARB RD153 - 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 7
2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount 8
2.6 Removing the Differential Carrier 9
3 Installing the Air Locker 10
3.1 Mounting the Ring Gear 10
3.2 Installing the Carrier Bearings 11
3.3 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port 12
3.4 Final Air Locker Assembly 13
3.5 Checking the Backlash 14
3.6 Installing the Seal Housing 15
3.7 Setting up the Bulkhead Fitting 16
3.8 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube 19
3.9 Bench Testing the Air Locker 21
3.10 Reinstalling the Differential & Axles 22
4 Installing the Air System 24
4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 24
4.2 Running & Securing the Air Line 26
4.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting 27
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 29
5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) 29
5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 30
6 Testing & Final Assembly 33
6.1 Leak Testing 33
6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation 33
6.3 Filling the Differential 34
6.4 Post-Installation Check List 35
7 Parts List 37
7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram 37
7.2 Itemized Parts List 38