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4. Install a gasket and/or sealant as appropriate.
5. Li the third member into the axle housing
6. Install and torque the hardware.
Vehicle Final Assembly
Finish the assembly of the remaining parts by reversing
the order of disassembly—in general, the axles/backing plates,
brake lines, emergency brake cables, drive shas, res. Note
that in some designs the last 1/8-inch or so of the backing plate
installaon is a light press t and the axle sha may appear to
be hing something. Tap the outside end of the axle housing,
check to be sure that they are in their correct posions. Refer to
the shop manual for specic instrucons. Your LOCK-RIGHT in-
stallaon should now be complete. As a preliminary test, rotate
the res back and forth (transmission out of gear and drive sha
free). The drivers should randomly unlock and “click” as the res
move. Note that the res will NOT lock together—this easy-un-
locking characterisc is a unique feature of the LOCK-RIGHT and
is perfectly normal.
Tire Diameters
To help assure a long life for your new LOCK-RIGHT, re
diameters should be as nearly equal as possible. Contrary to
instrucons that you may have read elsewhere, DO NOT change
the inaon pressure to vary the rolling radius of the re! This
pracce can be dangerous if one of the res is under-inated,
producing excess heat, faster re wear and more dicult vehi
cle control. The best way to equalize the rotaon is to measure
the circumference of all the res, including the spare. Choose
ones that are within about 3/8-inch or less of each other (do not
change from side-to-side if they are radials). If one re is much
Add gear oil. Note that we suggest using medi-
um-to-heavy oils as recommended by the manufacturer, unless
the vehicle will be used in very cold weather.
Thicker oil, such as 85-140, reduces the “clicking” noise
somemes heard during ght turns and provides adequate lubri-
caon when the assembly becomes hot. Also see the secon in
the Vehicle Operator’s Manual regarding temperature.