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Locking Rear Axle Does Not Lock
Locking Rear Axle Does Not Lock
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Locking Rear Axle Does Not Lock
Checks
Action
Little or no preload on the latching bracket
Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to
Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5LD Axles)
and
Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
.
Flyweights in the governor assembly are stuck closed
Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to
Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
and
Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
.
The drive teeth on the governor or cam gear assembly are broken
Replace the cam plate, the governor assembly, and the latching bracket. Refer to the following:
Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5LD Axles)
Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Cleaning and Inspection
Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
or
Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
or
Locking Differential Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
Broken clutch plates
Replace the clutch plates and the wave spring. Refer to the following:
Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5LD Axles)
Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Cleaning and Inspection
Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (8.6 Inch Axle)
or
Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Adjustment (8.6 Inch Axle)
or
Locking Differential Adjustment (9.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Assemble (9.5 Inch Axle)