Arb RD129 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE RD129 TOYOTA TACOMA/TUNDRA REAR,30 SPL Part No. 2102129Revision Date 22/02/07Copyright © 20

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

3 Bench Measurement 9 3.1 Approximate Backlash Shimming In order to reproduce a similar pre-load and ring and pinion backlash in your Air Lo

3 Bench Measurement 10 c Using a caliper or similarly accurate measurement method (i.e., able to take accurate measurements within 0.04mm [0.0

3 Bench Measurement 11 3.2 Calculation & Selection of Shims Ideally, the measurement you recorded as ‘C’ from the Air Locker differentia

4 Installing the Air Locker 12 4.1 Installing the Carrier Bearings c With the Air Locker well supported in an arbor press, apply a thin fil

4 Installing the Air Locker 13 NOTE : Avoid using the bolts to pull down the ring gear as this puts excess strain on the bolts and the diff

4 Installing the Air Locker 14 c Generously lubricate the O-rings with oil prior to assembly, then insert them into the grooves of the seal hou

4 Installing the Air Locker 15 c Select suitable shims from the shim kit supplied with your Air Locker to make up a shim pack of this thickness

4 Installing the Air Locker 16 c Remove any sharp edges that may chip off from around the hole and fall into the housing. c Very carefully, rem

4 Installing the Air Locker 17 4.7 Final Air Locker Assembly c Spread the differential housing again (Refer to section 2.6). c Hold shim pa

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 4.8 Final Backlash Checking c Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth as in Fig. 10. c While sup

4 Installing the Air Locker 19 4.9 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube The seal housing tube will need a profile that hugs the Air Locker and t

4 Installing the Air Locker 20 c From the outside of the housing, assemble the small O-ring over the top of the short length of seal housing tu

4 Installing the Air Locker 21 c Check that no part of the seal housing tube comes in contact with the moving differential components. 10mm [3/

4 Installing the Air Locker 22 c If a leak is found at the seal housing, carefully remove the seal housing assembly and examine the O-rings. Be

5 Installing the Air System 23 5.1 Mounting the Solenoid 5.1.1 Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.14.) c Remove one of the 1/8”

5 Installing the Air System 24 5.1.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source For ease of installation, quality of air supply, and a high lev

5 Installing the Air System 25 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 26 5.3 Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting c Trim the air line to length using a sharp knife. c Insert the sup

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 27 6.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) Air Locker actuator switch(es) can be easily pan

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

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 28 Figure 16. 6.2 Wiring the Actuator System 6.2.1 Connection

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 29 Figure 17. 180405 180409

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 30 UP Figure 18. 6.2.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source When connecti

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 31 6.2.2.2 Dual Air Locker System c If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the syste

7 Testing & Final Assembly 32 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 33 c Rotate one wheel by hand. c The wheel should rotate freely and the opposite wheel should be turning in the

7 Testing & Final Assembly 34 7.4 Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends

8 Parts List 35 8.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram (See itemized parts list overleaf) Figure 2

8 Parts List 36 8.2 Itemized Parts List (See exploded diagram figure 21.) AIR LOCKER MODEL No. : RD129 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 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 on a

2 Removing the Existing Differential 6 2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps c Using a pointed center punch, gently mark the differential housing an

2 Removing the Existing Differential 7 c Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth as in Figure 2. Figure 2. c While sup