4 installing the air locker, Assembling the seal housing – ARB RD129 User Manual
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4 Installing the Air Locker
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NOTE : Avoid using the bolts to pull down the ring gear as
this puts excess strain on the bolts and the differential
flange.
c Apply a thread locking compound to the thread of each ring gear
bolt before inserting it.
NOTE : Do not apply threading compound directly into the
threaded hole as this could prevent the bolt from
reaching its full depth.
c Tighten the ring gear bolts in a star pattern with a torque wrench
according to your vehicle manufacturer’s specified torque.
4.3
Assembling the Seal Housing
Figure 6.
c Make sure the grooves and airway of the seal housing are clean
and free from any contaminants (e.g. water, dirt, metal filings, etc.).
c Inspect the seal housing O-rings (supplied) for dirt, damage or
other conditions which might cause leaks.