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Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns

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The governor assembly is tight in the case Free up the governor assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6/9.5LD /11.5 Inch Axles)  and Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) .
Broken or weak governor flyweight spring Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6/9.5LD /11.5 Inch Axles)  and Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) .
The flyweight in the governor assembly is stuck open Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6/9.5LD /11.5 Inch Axles)  and Locking Differential Assemble (10.5 Inch Axle)  or Locking Differential Assemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axles) .
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: