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