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Disassembly

Fig. 30 Exploded View Of Clutch Type Traction-Lok Limited Slip Differential:





Fig. 31 Removing S-shaped Preload Spring:





Fig. 32 Pinion Gear Removal & Installation:





1. Remove pinion shaft lock screw and pinion shaft.
2. Push axle shafts inward and remove C-clips from axle shafts. Remove axle shafts.
3. Remove preloaded ``S'' shaped spring, Fig. 31. Use caution when removing ``S'' shaped spring since it is under tension.
4. Rotate pinion gears and thrust washers until they can be removed through access hole using 12 inch socket extension inserted into pinion gear rotator T80P-4205-A or equivalent, Fig. 32.
5. Remove left and right side gears, clutch packs and shims, Fig. 30. Note order of removal for reference during assembly.