3 Installing the Air Locker
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3.1
Approximate Backlash Shimming
In order to reproduce a similar preload and ring and pinion backlash in
your
Air Locker
to that of your existing differential, measurements
need to be taken so that a shim thickness can be calculated.
Secure the differential to a work bench.
Remove the bolts that hold the ring gear in place.
NOTE :
Ring gear bolt locking tabs used on some models will
not be required on the Air Locker and may be
discarded.
Using a plastic or copper hammer, gently tap in a circle around the
outside of the ring gear to separate it from the differential carrier.
Remove the original bearings from the differential center using a
bearing puller.
NOTE :
Keep the bearings separated so that they can be
identified as to which end of the differential they came
from.
Examine the bearing cups and cones for damage or wear and, if
necessary, discard them and replace with the same size and type
of bearings.
Figure 2.
FACTORY DIFFERENTIAL
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