Arb RD106 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE RD106 NISSAN C200, 31 SPLINE Part No. 2102106Revision Date 19/01/05Copyright © 2003 by ARB

2 Removing the Existing Differential 8 2.6 Spreading the Differential Housing IMPORTANT: Spreading the differential housing with a diff

2 Removing the Existing Differential 9 2.7 Use of the Thrust Block IMPORTANT: This model of Air Locker was manufactured to replace

3 Bench Measurement 10 3.1 Measurement for Pre-Load Shimming When fitting an ARB Air Locker, a variable shim pack (supplied) is used in con

3 Bench Measurement 11 Figure 4. Figure 5.

3 Bench Measurement 12 3.2 Calculation & Selection of Shims The thickness of the shim pack required for the Air Locker (shown as ‘D’ in

4 Installing the Air Locker 13 4.1 Insuring Adequate Oil Drainage IMPORTANT: Some axles were manufactured with poor oil drainage between

4 Installing the Air Locker 14 Figure 7. Figure 8. NOTE : Cover the differential housing cavity and

4 Installing the Air Locker 15 c If no drainage slot is present at the upper left-hand side (refer to Fig.6.) of the housing at all, then a sl

4 Installing the Air Locker 16 4.2 Installing the Carrier Bearings c With the Air Locker well supported in an arbor press, apply a thin film

4 Installing the Air Locker 17 4.3 Mounting the Ring Gear IMPORTANT: Your Air Locker was manufactured to replace differentials using 12mm [

No liability is assumed for damages resulting in the use of the information contained herein. ARB Air Locker Locking Differentials and Air Lo

4 Installing the Air Locker 18 4.4 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port A port must be drilled and tapped through the differential housi

4 Installing the Air Locker 19 4.5 Assembling the Differential Carrier c Relieve all tension on the housing spreader. c Place the bearing c

4 Installing the Air Locker 20 c Hold the bearing cup in place on the ring gear side. c Holding the master shim and tapered roller bearing cup

4 Installing the Air Locker 21 c Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth as in figure 13. c While supporting the pinion gear by ho

4 Installing the Air Locker 22 4.7 Modifying the Bearing Cap A clearance for the seal housing tube must be made in the bearing cap. 4.7.1

4 Installing the Air Locker 23 NOTE : It is very important to make sure the punch marks made on the differential housing while removing the

4 Installing the Air Locker 24 4.7.2 Drilling the Bearing Cap c Hold the bearing cap steady for drilling in a soft jawed vise clamp. NOTE

4 Installing the Air Locker 25 Figure 17. 4.7.3 Notching the Bearing Cap c Use a soft jawed vise clamp to hold the bearing ca

4 Installing the Air Locker 26 4.8 Air Locker Final Assembly c Remove the seal housing, shim pack, and master shim, and clean all parts of

4 Installing the Air Locker 27 c Rotate the differential center 90° and measure again for accuracy. Figure 19. c Refer to your

Table of Contents: 1 1 Introduction 3 1.1 Pre-Installation Preparation 3 1.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations 4 2 Removing the Existing Diff

4 Installing the Air Locker 28 4.10 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube c Without using sharp, jagged tools such as pliers (usually your hands

4 Installing the Air Locker 29 4.11 Setting Up the Bulkhead Fitting c Apply thread sealant to the threads of the bulkhead body. c Screw th

4 Installing the Air Locker 30 NOTE : Excessive tightening of the center compression nut is not necessary to form a good seal around the t

5 Installing the Air System 31 ARB Air Compressor 5.1 Mounting the Solenoid 5.1.1 Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.22.) c Rem

5 Installing the Air System 32 5.1.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source For ease of installation, quality of air supply, and a high leve

5 Installing the Air System 33 5.2 Running and Securing the Air Line The path taken by the air line from your air source (i.e., compressor)

5 Installing the Air System 34 c To attach the air line to the push-in fitting of the solenoid; insert the line firmly into the fitting, pull o

5 Installing the Air System 35 HINT : If the support tube is too difficult to insert, place the end of the air line into a cup of boiled wa

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 36 6.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) Air Locker actuator switch(es) can be easily pan

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 37 Figure 24. 6.2 Wiring the Actuator System 6.2.1 Connection

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6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 38 UP Figure 25. Figure 26. SWITCHTERMINALIDENTIFICATION ARB

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 39 6.2.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source When connecting the actuation switch to a

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 40 6.2.2.2 Dual Air Locker System c If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the syste

7 Testing & Final Assembly 41 7.1 Leak Testing c With the vehicle parked and the engine off, turn the compressor on and wait until the

7 Testing & Final Assembly 42 c Turn the ignition to the ‘ON’ position (leaving the motor off). The large illuminating symbol on the Air L

7 Testing & Final Assembly 43 7.4 Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends

7 Testing & Final Assembly 44

8 Parts List 45 8.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram (See itemized parts list overleaf) Figure 29.

8 Parts List 46 8.2 Itemized Parts List (See exploded diagram figure 29.) AIR LOCKER MODEL No. : RD106 ITEM # QTY DESCRIPTIO

1 Introduction 3 IMPORTANT : BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DISMANTLE YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS INSTALLATION, PLEASE READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE IN ITS ENT

1 Introduction 4 1.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations Below is a list of tools and supplies you may need to complete this installation. Requireme

2 Removing the Existing Differential 5 2.1 Vehicle Support c Safely secure the vehicle on a hoist. We recommend supporting the vehicle

2 Removing the Existing Differential 6 2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps c Using a pointed center punch, gently mark the bearing caps in a w

2 Removing the Existing Differential 7 2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount IMPORTANT: This step is a precautionary measure recomm