Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns
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Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns
| Checks |
Action |
| The governor assembly is tight in the case |
Free up the governor assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) or Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) and Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) or Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle) . |
| Broken or weak governor flyweight spring |
Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) or Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) and Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) or Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle) . |
| The flyweight in the governor assembly is stuck open |
Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle) or Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) and Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) or Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle) . |
| The cam plate or the governor drive teeth are broken |
Replace the cam plate, the governor assembly, and the latching bracket. Refer to the following:
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