Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
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NOTE:
The left and right side gear backlash and thrust block thickness measurement must be completed before the components of the locking differential can be assembled.
Install the left side gear thrust washer.
Install the left side gear cam unit and clutch disc assembly.
- Install the right side gear thrust washer.
- Install the right side clutch disc assembly.
- Install the right side gear.
- If the original pinion gears and thrust washers are being re-used, install the pinion gears and thrust washers on the same side as when removed.
- Place the pinion gears and the pinion thrust washers 180 degrees apart.
- Install the pinion gear and the pinion thrust washers.
- Rotate the pinion gears and the pinion thrust washers 90 degrees and align the pinion gears with the pinion shaft opening in the differential case.
- Install the thrust block.
- Install the pinion shaft and the NEW lock bolt.
Install the governor assembly.
- Using a hammer and a brass drift, install the governor bushing until there is 0.25 - 1.27 mm (0.010 - 0.050 in) of shaft end play.
- NOTE:
The straight end of the latching bracket spring must be over and outside the governor assembly shaft.
Install the latching bracket assembly.
- Using a hammer and a brass drift, install the latching bracket bushing until there is 0.000 - 0.051 mm (0.000 - 0.002 in) of shaft end play.
- Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt to.
- For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).
- For the 9.5LD axle, tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the ring gear, if necessary. Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , or Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (9.5 Inch Axle)
NOTE:
NOTE:
The open side of the thrust block must face the window opening.
NOTE:
Tighten the pinion shaft lock bolt finger tight.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .