Table of Contents:
1
1 Introduction
3
1.1
Pre-Installation Preparation
3
1.2
Tool-Kit Recommendations
4
1.3
Assembly Type Identification
5
2 Removing the Existing Differential
6
2.1
Vehicle Support
6
2.2
Differential Fluid Drain
6
2.3
Disconnecting the Axles
7
2.4
Marking the Bearing Caps
8
2.5
Checking the Current Backlash Amount
9
2.6
Removing the Differential Center
10
3 Installing the Air Locker
12
3.1
Insuring Adequate Oil Drainage
12
3.2
Installing the Carrier Bearings
13
3.3
Approximate Backlash Shimming
14
3.4
Mounting the Ring Gear
16
3.5
Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port
17
3.6
Assembling the Seal Housing
19
3.7
Pre-Load Shimming
20
3.8
Reinstalling the Bearing Caps
25
3.9
Checking the Backlash
26
3.10
Setting Up the Bulkhead Fitting
27
3.11
Profiling the Seal Housing Tube
29
4 Installing the Air System
30
4.1
Mounting the Solenoid
30
4.2
Running & Securing the Air Line
32
4.3
Connection to the Bulkhead Fitting
33
5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System
35
5.1
Mounting the Actuator Switch(es)
35
5.2
Wiring the Actuator System
36
6 Testing & Final Assembly
40
6.1
Leak Testing
40
6.2
Reinstalling the Axles
40
6.3
Testing the Air Locker Actuation
41
6.4
Re-Sealing & Filling the Differential
41
6.5
Post-Installation Check List
42
7 Parts List
43
7.1
Exploded Assembly Diagram
43
7.2
Itemized Parts List
44