8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle

Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)
1. Install the left side gear thrust washer.
2. Install the cam unit assembly.
3. Install the right side gear thrust washer.
4. Install the right side clutch plates.
5. Install the right side gear.
6. Install the thrust block, the pinion thrust washer, and the pinion gear.
Place the pinion gears 180 degrees apart.
7. Rotate the gears and the thrust block into position.
The open side of the thrust block must fact the window opening.
8. Install the pinion shaft.
9. Install the new pinion shaft lock bolt.
Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt finger tight.
10. Install the governor assembly, and the latching bracket.
The straight end of the latching bracket spring must be over and outside the governor assembly shaft.
11. Install the stop pin (9.5 inch axle only).
Press the pin in flush with the differential case.

Important: Use only a bushing with a straight hole, not a tapered hole.

12. Using a press, install the governor bushing.
Specification
Press the busing into place until there is 0.102 - 0.508 mm (0.004 - 0.020 inch) of shaft end play.

Important: Some 9.5 inch locking differentials have a latching bracket bushing with a tapered hole. Use only a bushing with a tapered hole, not a straight hole.

13. Using a press, install the latching bracket bushing. Press the bushing in far enough to eliminate all end play.