ARB AIRLOCKER RD132 Installation Manual

ARB AIRLOCKER RD132 Installation Manual

Toyota 8”, 50mm carrier bearing

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RD132
TOYOTA 8",
50MM CARRIER BEARING
AIR OPERATED
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
No liability is assumed for damages resulting in the use of the information contained herein.
ARB AIR LOCKER Locking Differentials and AIR LOCKER are trademarks of ARB Corporation Limited.

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  • Page 1 TOYOTA 8”, 50MM CARRIER BEARING AIR OPERATED LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLATION GUIDE No liability is assumed for damages resulting in the use of the information contained herein. ARB AIR LOCKER Locking Differentials and AIR LOCKER are trademarks of ARB Corporation Limited.
  • Page 2 Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. ARB 4x4 ACCESSORIES Corporate Head Office 42-44 Garden St Tel: +61 (3) 9761 6622 Kilsyth, Victoria Fax: +61 (3) 9761 6807 AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: 1 Introduction 1.1 Pre-Installation Preparation 1.2 Tool-Kit Recommendations 2 Removing the Existing Differential 2.1 Vehicle Support 2.2 Differential Fluid Drain 2.3 Removing the Axles 2.4 Marking the Bearing Caps 2.5 Checking the Current Backlash Amount 2.6 Removing the Differential Carrier 3 Installing the Air Locker 3.1 Mounting the Ring Gear 3.2 Installing the Carrier Bearings...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Although your ARB Air Locker comes complete with all the step by step instructions you will need to supplement your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual and install your new differential, ARB recommends that you have your Air Locker installed by a trained professional.
  • Page 6: Tool-Kit Recommendations

     A gasket sealant or replacement gasket for your third member.  A sufficient volume of differential oil to completely refill your housing. (See the ARB Air Locker Operating and Service Manual for recommended lubricants)  A soap and water mixture to test for air leaks.
  • Page 7: Removing The Existing Differential

    Any misalignment of the axle tubes may result in excessive wear and/or failure of your differential and axle shafts. ARB strongly recommends that you have your axle assembly inspected for concentricity and straightness before...
  • Page 8: Marking The Bearing Caps

    2 Removing the Existing Differential Marking the Bearing Caps  Using a small pointed center punch, gently mark the bearing caps in a way that will enable you to know which cap is ‘LEFT’ and which cap is ‘RIGHT’, which way is ‘UP’ and which way is ‘DOWN’. (Fig.1.) ...
  • Page 9: Checking The Current Backlash Amount

    2 Removing the Existing Differential Checking the Current Backlash Amount IMPORTANT: This step is a precautionary measure recommended by ARB due to the fact that some after market ring and pinion sets have been manufactured to run with different backlash settings than those specified by your vehicle manufacturer.
  • Page 10: Removing The Differential Carrier

    2 Removing the Existing Differential Removing the differential carrier  Remove the adjuster nut locking tabs.  Remove the bearing caps from the third member.  Remove the adjuster nuts.  Carefully remove the differential carrier from the third member. ...
  • Page 11: Installing The Air Locker

    3 Installing the Air Locker Mounting the Ring Gear  Remove the bolts that hold the ring gear in place.  Using a plastic or copper hammer, tap in a circle around the ring gear to separate it from the differential carrier. ...
  • Page 12: Installing The Carrier Bearings

    50mm bearings: Timken # 32010X-32010X ARB # 160116 If your OE carrier bearings have an ID of 53mm and an OD of 83mm, then you will need to replace them with:...
  • Page 13: Drilling And Tapping The Bulkhead Port

    3 Installing the Air Locker Figure 5. Drilling and Tapping the Bulkhead Port An air line port must be drilled and tapped through the differential housing to mount the bulkhead fitting into.  Mark a spot on the right hand side (opposite the ring gear) toward the top of the differential housing that is in an area well clear of the differential, the ring gear, and any other obstructions that could snag the seal housing tube.
  • Page 14: Final Air Locker Assembly

    3 Installing the Air Locker  Cover the drive pinion area with a rag to protect it from metal filings.  Secure the differential housing to the work bench.  Drill an 11.2mm [7/16”] diameter hole through the differential housing square to the outside surface. ...
  • Page 15 3 Installing the Air Locker NOTE : Before attempting to install the adjuster nuts, make sure the threads on the inside of the bearing caps and differential housing are perfectly aligned. If they are not, the threads could be stripped. ...
  • Page 16: Checking The Backlash

    3 Installing the Air Locker Checking the Backlash  Set a depth indicator on one of the ring gear teeth. (Fig.7.)  While supporting the pinion gear by holding the drive shaft flange, rotate the differential in both directions while observing the maximum variation in depth from the indicator (i.e., the highest value minus the lowest value).
  • Page 17: Installing The Seal Housing

    3 Installing the Air Locker Installing the Seal Housing  Make sure the grooves and airway of the seal housing are clean and free from any contaminants (e.g. water, dirt, metal filings, etc.).  Inspect the seal housing O-rings (supplied) for dirt, damage or other conditions which might cause leaks.
  • Page 18: Setting Up The Bulkhead Fitting

    3 Installing the Air Locker  Install the spring clip by first hooking both ends of the clip into the small aligned cutouts of the seal housing and the adjuster nut, and then snapping the clip into the groove of the seal housing using a screwdriver.
  • Page 19 3 Installing the Air Locker IMPORTANT: The seal housing must still be able to freely float after the tube is connected to the bulkhead fitting. Therefore, it is critical to ensure that the tube is not under any tension. To avoid this always leave the tube long enough so that a hook shape can be formed between the seal housing and the bulkhead.
  • Page 20 3 Installing the Air Locker Figure 11. NOTE : Make sure the seal housing tube is all of the way into the center compression nut while you are tightening NOTE : Firmly tighten the center compression nut so that a good seal is formed around the tube.
  • Page 21: Profiling The Seal Housing Tube

    3 Installing the Air Locker Profiling the Seal Housing Tube  With the seal housing tube now firmly secured into the bulkhead fitting, bend the tube so that it closely follows the profile of the differential. (Figs.12.,13. & 14.)  Check that the contour of the tube will not interfere with the bearing caps, the Air Locker, the ring gear or the axle housing.
  • Page 22 3 Installing the Air Locker Figure 14. IMPORTANT: In order for the seal housing to float and self center on the bearing journal, the seal housing tube must not be pulling against the seal housing. To check this, rotate the drive flange back and forth while observing the seal housing movement.
  • Page 23: Bench Testing The Air Locker

    NOTE : An accurate way to test for air leaks is to fit a shut-off valve to an air pressure gauge (Available as ARB part #ALTG01). Charge with shop air until 620 KPA [90 PSI] is reached, shut the valve off, disconnect the air hose, and watch to see if there is any drop in pressure.
  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Differential & Axles

    3 Installing the Air Locker Reinstalling Differential and Axles 3.10  Replace the paper gasket on the axle housing flange.  Reinstall the third member to the differential housing according to your vehicle service manual.  Reinstall the drive shaft. ...
  • Page 25: Installing The Air System

    4 Installing the Air System Mounting the Solenoid Connection to an ARB Air Compressor (Fig.16.) 4.1.1  Remove one of the 1/8” BSP plugs from its port in the compressor tank.  Apply Teflon paste to the 1/8” BSP nipple on the solenoid and insert it into the port and tighten.
  • Page 26 For ease of installation, quality of air supply, and a high level of dependability from your Air Locker(s), ARB strongly recommends use of a genuine ARB Air Compressor, however, the Air Locker air system can be operated on any alternate air source that meets each of the following guidelines: ...
  • Page 27: Running & Securing The Air Line

    4 Installing the Air System Running and Securing the Air Line The path taken by the air line from your air source (i.e., compressor) to your Air Locker is unique to your vehicle and the position of your air source. Plan ahead carefully when running the air line and always follow these guidelines: ...
  • Page 28: Connection To The Bulkhead Fitting

    4 Installing the Air System NOTE : To remove the air line from the push-in fitting; pull outward on the flange of the fitting, push the air line as far into the fitting as possible and hold, push inward on the flange, and then pull the air line free of the fitting.
  • Page 29 4 Installing the Air System  Push the airline into the compression fitting body and screw the outer nut down onto it. Using a 12mm spanner, tighten the outer nut onto the compression fitting body. NOTE : Some force is required to crush the ferrule, however the outer compression nut will tighten against a stop.
  • Page 30: Mounting & Connecting The Electrical System

     Switch(es) should not be mounted where they will be exposed to water (e.g., in the lower section of an inner door panel).  ARB recommends that you apply the Air Locker Warning Sticker (ARB part # 210101) within close visual proximity of the switch location.
  • Page 31: Wiring The Actuator System

    Connection to an ARB AIR COMPRESSOR 5.2.1 When wiring the Air Locker actuator switch(es) and solenoid(s) to an ARB Air Compressor, all connections can easily be set up directly from the supplied wiring loom. (Fig.19.) NOTE : 180409 model loom shown for reference only. Refer to your ARB Air Compressor Installation Guide for details on configuring your installation.
  • Page 32 5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System Figure 19. SWITCH TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION Figure 20.
  • Page 33 5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System Connection to an Alternate Air Source 5 .2.2 When connecting the actuation switch to an alternate air source, the switch(es) should be wired according to figures 21. and 22. depending on whether one or two Air Lockers will be installed in the vehicle. Single Air Locker System 5.2.2.1 ...
  • Page 34 5 Mounting & Connecting the Electrical System Dual Air Locker System 5.2.2.2  If two Air Lockers are to be installed in the system, ARB recommends that the switches and solenoids be wired according to figure 22. For safety reasons, this configuration allows SOLENOID 2 to be actuated only if SOLENOID 1 is already on.
  • Page 35: Testing & Final Assembly

    6 Testing & Final Assembly Leak Testing  With the vehicle parked and the engine off, turn the compressor on and wait until the air system is fully charged. NOTE : With the Air Locker(s) disengaged, the air source (i.e., compressor) should not have to recharge over time.
  • Page 36: Filling The Differential

     Rotate the same wheel.  The wheels should again rotate in opposite directions. Filling the Differential NOTE : Consult the ARB Air Locker Operating & Service Manual for recommendations on differential lubricant specifications.  Refill the differential until level with the filler hole.
  • Page 37: Post-Installation Check List

    6 Testing & Final Assembly Post-Installation Check List Now that the Air Locker installation has been completed, ARB recommends that you take the time to complete the following check list just to insure that you haven’t missed any of the vital steps.
  • Page 38 6 Testing & Final Assembly...
  • Page 39: Parts List

    7 Parts List Toyota 8”,50mm BRNG RD132 Exploded Assembly Diagram (See itemized parts list overleaf) Figure 23. Specifications 30 tooth, Ø33mm [1.31”] Axle Spline Ratio Supported 126.0mm [4.96”] Ring Gear ID 200mm [8”] Ring Gear OD 10 bolts on Ø160mm [6.30”] Ring Gear Bolts Ring Gear Torque 95Nm [70 ft-lb]...
  • Page 40: Itemized Parts List

    BS136 For 80mm Bearing OD use Timken Bearing #32010X (ARB# 160116). For 83mm Bearing OD use Koyo or SKF bearing TR100802-2 (ARB# 160118). Available only as complete 6 gear set # 728H111 Available only as complete thrust washer kit #730H01 All diffs produced before serial #17070001 came with 5mm air connection system.

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