INSTALLATION GUIDE RD117DANA 44, 30 SPLINE, 3.73 & DN Part No. 2102117Revision Date 25/03/08Copyright © 200
2 Removing the Existing Differential 8 2.6 Removing the Differential Center IMPORTANT: YOU MUST SPREAD THE HOUSING ON CAST IRON MODELS
2 Removing the Existing Differential 9 NOTE : The differential center is heavy and quite difficult to handle when covered in oil. Take care
3 Installing the Air Locker 10 3.1 Insuring Adequate Oil Drainage IMPORTANT: Some Salisbury axles were manufactured with poor oil drai
3 Installing the Air Locker 11 NOTE : Make sure any grinding dust, filings or drill chips left behind by cutting the drainage slots is comp
3 Installing the Air Locker 12 3.3 Approximate Backlash Shimming In order to reproduce a similar pre-load and ring and pinion backlash in yo
3 Installing the Air Locker 13 Assemble the new bearing cup and ARB master shim (supplied with your Air Locker kit) onto the right-hand side
3 Installing the Air Locker 14 The thickness of the shim pack ‘B’ should make the distance ‘C’ on the Air Locker closely match the distance ‘A’
3 Installing the Air Locker 15 3.4 Mounting the Ring Gear IMPORTANT: Dana 44 ring gears may use either 3/8”, 7/16”, or 1/2” bolts. For 7/
3 Installing the Air Locker 16 3.5 Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port An airline port must be drilled and tapped through the different
3 Installing the Air Locker 17 3.6 Assembling the Seal Housing Figure 9. Make sure the grooves and airway of the sea
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 Carefully install the seal housing (ARB master shim towards the center) by sliding it all of the way onto the
3 Installing the Air Locker 19 Figure 11. Consult your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual to determine the carrier bearing pr
3 Installing the Air Locker 20 Figure 12. Release all spreader tension. Check that some backlash can be felt between the ri
3 Installing the Air Locker 21 3.8 Reinstalling the Bearing Caps IMPORTANT: The ARB master shim must be assembled between the stepped si
3 Installing the Air Locker 22 3.9 Checking the Backlash Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth as in Figure 14. While s
3 Installing the Air Locker 23 3.9.1 Re-Shimming the Backlash NOTE : This step is only necessary when adjusting for incorrect backlash.
3 Installing the Air Locker 24 Figure 15. NOTE : Excessive tightening of the center compression nut is not necessary to f
3 Installing the Air Locker 25 3.11 Profiling the Seal Housing Tube Completely remove the differential spreader. Without using sharp,
4 Installing the Air System 26 4.1 Mounting the Solenoid 4.1.1 Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.17.) Remove one of the 1/8”
4 Installing the Air System 27 4.1.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source For ease of installation, quality of air supply, and a high le
Table of Contents: 1 1 Introduction 31.1 Pre-Installation Preparation 31.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations 4 2 Removing the Existing Differ
4 Installing the Air System 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 5.1 Mounting the Actuator Switch(es) Air Locker actuator switch(es) can be easily pan
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 32 Figure 19. 5.2 Wiring the Actuator System 5.2.1 Connectio
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 33 UP Figure 20. Figure 21. SWITCHTERMINALIDENTIFICATION ARB
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 34 5.2.2 Connection to an Alternate Air Source When connecting the actuation switch to a
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System 35 5.2.2.2 Dual Air Locker System If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the syste
6 Testing & Final Assembly 36 6.1 Leak Testing With the vehicle parked and the engine off, turn the compressor on and wait until the
6 Testing & Final Assembly 37 6.2.1 Ford IFS (independent front suspension) NOTE : This section applies to the front differentials of
6 Testing & Final Assembly 38 6.3 Testing the Air Locker Actuation To test that your air system, electrical system, and your Air Locke
6 Testing & Final Assembly 39 6.5 Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends
6 Parts List 40
7 Parts List 41 7.1 Exploded Assembly Diagram (See itemized parts list overleaf) Figure 25.
7 Parts List 42 7.2 Itemized Parts List (See exploded diagram figure 25.) AIR LOCKER MODEL No. : RD117 ITEM # QTY DESCRIPTIO
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. Requiremen
2 Removing the Existing Differential 5 2.1 Vehicle Support Safely secure the vehicle on a hoist. We recommend supporting the vehicle on a
2 Removing the Existing Differential 6 2.3 Disconnecting the Axles IMPORTANT : Collision damage or heavy off-road use of your vehicle in
2 Removing the Existing Differential 7 2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount IMPORTANT: This step is a precautionary measure recommen
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