Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)

Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)

Special Tools

J-26252 - Bushing Remover

1. Remove the ring gear if needed. Refer to Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle).





Note: Rotate the side gears in order to position the governor assembly between the two side gears before removing.

2. Using the J-26252 - remover (1), remove the governor bushing (2).




3. Remove the locking differential governor (1).





Note: Rotate the side gears in order to position the locking differential latching bracket between the two side gears before removing.

4. Using the J-26252 - remover (1), remove the latching bracket bushing (2).




5. Remove the locking differential latching bracket (1).




6. Remove the pinion differential pinion gear shaft bolt (1).

7. Remove the differential pinion gear shaft (2).




8. Rotate the differential side gears to remove the differential gears (3) and thrust washers (2).





Note:

* The left differential clutch pack is next to the ring gear. The right differential clutch pack is opposite the ring gear.

* Hold the right clutch pack while removing the thrust block.

9. Remove the locking differential thrust block (2).

10. Remove the right locking differential clutch disc pack and side gear (1).

11. Remove the left locking differential clutch disc and side gear (3).

12. Remove the washer (4).