Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)

Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)

Note: The left and right side gear backlash and thrust block thickness measurements must be completed before the components of the locking differential can be assembled.




1. Install the washer (4).

2. Install the left differential locking clutch disc pack and side gear (3).

3. Install the right differential locking clutch disc pack and side gear (2).

4. While holding the right differential locking clutch disc pack and side gear (2), install the differential thrust block (2).




5. Install the differential pinion gears (3) and thrust washers (2) by rotating the differential pinion gears.




6. Install the differential pinion gear shaft (2).

7. Install the differential pinion gear shaft bolt (1) and tighten to:

* For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb ft)

* For the 9.5 inch LD axle, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft)




8. Install the locking differential governor (1).




9. Using a hammer and a punch (1), install the governor bushing until the shaft end play is 0.25-1.27 mm (0.010-0.050 in).





Note: The straight end of the latching bracket spring must be over and outside the governor assembly shaft.

10. Install the locking differential latching bracket (1).




11. Using a hammer and a punch (1), install the governor bushing until the shaft end play is 0.000-0.051 mm (0.000-0.002 in).

12. Install the ring gear, if necessary. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles) Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD, and 11.5 Inch Axles)Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)