3 installing the air locker – ARB RD105 User Manual

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3 Installing the Air Locker

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c If no drainage slot is present at the upper left-hand side (refer to

Fig.6.) of the housing at all, then a slot (not a hole) will have to be
created here as clearance for the seal housing tube
(Refer to Section 3.8 Reinstalling the Bearing Caps).

c If drainage exists but is inadequate then slots or holes should be

cut into the housing on the upper and lower side of the tubes where
required.

NOTE :

Figure

9.

shows upper and lower drainage slots cut

into a bearing seat which had no existing drainage at
all before modification.

Figure 9.


c Remove any sharp edges left behind by the modifications that

could break off and fall into the cavity.

c Make sure any grinding dust, filings or drill chips left behind by

cutting the drainage slots are completely cleaned out of the
housing.

c Check that the axle air vents are clear and working correctly.

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