Arb RD114 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE RD114 GM 14 Bolt, 10.5”, Full Floating Part No. 2102114Revision Date 26/11/04Copyright © 200

2 Removing the Existing Differential 8 2.6 Removing the Differential Carrier c Remove both adjuster nut locking tabs. c Loosen both bearing

3 Installing the Air Locker 9 3.1 Re-Mounting the Ring Gear c Remove the bolts that hold the ring gear in place. NOTE : Some GM ring

3 Installing the Air Locker 10 3.2 Assembling the Seal Housing c Make sure the grooves and airway of the seal housing are clean and free fr

3 Installing the Air Locker 11 3.3 Installing the Carrier Bearings c If the tapered roller bearings from the original differential carrier

3 Installing the Air Locker 12 3.4 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port An airline port must be drilled and tapped through the axle hou

3 Installing the Air Locker 13 3.5 Checking for Assembly Clearance IMPORTANT: Some axle housing castings will require modification for

3 Installing the Air Locker 14 3.6 Final Air Locker Assembly c If necessary reinstall the pinion shaft assembly and using a torque wrench t

3 Installing the Air Locker 15 3.7 Checking the Backlash c Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth (Fig.8.). Fig

3 Installing the Air Locker 16 3.8 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube c Without using sharp, jagged tools such as pliers (your hands are the

3 Installing the Air Locker 17 3.9 Setting Up the Bulkhead Fitting c Trim the seal housing tube that is extended through the bulkhead port

No liability is assumed for damages resulting in the use of the information contained herein. ARB Air Locker Air Operated Locking Differentia

3 Installing the Air Locker 18 Figure 10. NOTE : Excessive tightening of the center compression nut is not necessary to

3 Installing the Air Locker 19 3.10 Reinstalling the Differential and Axles c Inspect the condition of the axle seals and replace if nece

4 Installing the Air System 20 4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 4.1.1 Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.11.) c Remove one of the 1/8”

4 Installing the Air System 21 4.1.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source For ease of installation, quality of air supply, and a high le

4 Installing the Air System 22 4.2 Running and Securing the Air Line The path taken by the air line from your air source (i.e., compressor

4 Installing the Air System 23 c To attach the air line to the push-in fitting of the solenoid; insert the line firmly into the fitting, pull

4 Installing the Air System 24 HINT : If the support tube is too difficult to insert, place the end of the air line into a cup of boiled w

5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 25 5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) Air Locker actuator switch(es) can be easily pan

5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 26 Figure 13. 5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 5.2.1 Connectio

5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 27 UP Figure 14. Figure 15. SWITCHTERMINALIDENTIFICATION ARB

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

5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 28 5.2.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source When connecting the actuation switch to a

5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 29 5.2.2.2 Dual Air Locker System c If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the syste

6 Testing & Final Assembly 30 6.1 Leak Testing c With the vehicle parked and the engine off, turn the compressor on and wait until the

6 Testing & Final Assembly 31 6.2 Testing the Air Locker Actuation To test that your air system, electrical system, and your Air Locke

6 Testing & Final Assembly 32 6.4 Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends

7 Parts List 33 7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram (See itemized parts list overleaf) Figure 18.

7 Parts List 34 7.2 Itemized Parts List (See exploded diagram figure 18.) AIR LOCKER MODEL No. : RD114 ITEM # QTY DESCRIPTION

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

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 on a

2 Removing the Existing Differential 6 2.3 Removing the Axles IMPORTANT : Collision damage or heavy off-road use of your vehicle in the p

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