Arb RD137 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTALLATION GUIDE RD137 NISSAN PATHFINDER R51,33SPL,RRPart No. 2102137Revision Date 21/11/07Copyright © 2007

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 Add the specified pre-load amount to the measurement taken with the feeler gauge to determine a shim amount fo

4 Installing the Air Locker 16 c Remove the Air Locker from the differential housing. c Cover the drive pinion area with a rag to protect it fr

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 c Refer to your vehicle service manual for the specified maximum and minimum amounts of backlash. If the backla

4 Installing the Air Locker 19 Figure 12. Figure 13. c Run the seal housing tube between the bearing cap, the

4 Installing the Air Locker 20 4.10 Setting up the Bulkhead Fitting c Apply thread sealant to the threads of the bulkhead body. c Screw the

4 Installing the Air Locker 21 NOTE : Excessive tightening of the center compression nut is not necessary to form a good seal around the tu

4 Installing the Air Locker 22 c Check that leaky fittings have been adequately tightened. NOTE : Do not overtighten fittings. c Disasse

5 Installing the Air System 23 5.1 Mounting the Solenoid 5.1.1 Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.16.) 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 6.2 Wiring the Actuator System 6.2.1 Connection to an ARB AIR COMPRESSOR When wir

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 29 UP UP Figure 20. 6.2.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source When connec

6 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 30 6.2.2.2 Dual Air Locker System c If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the syste

7 Testing & Final Assembly 31 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 32 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 33 7.4 Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends

7 Testing & Final Assembly 34

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 23.) AIR LOCKER MODEL No. : RD137 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 Remove the inspection cover. c Using a pointed center punch, gently m

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