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Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)

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  1. Remove the differential case assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Replacement (8.6, 9.5/9.5 LD Inch Axles) .
  2. Remove the differential ring gear. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6, 9.5LD Inch Axles) .
  3. Remove the differential side bearings. Refer to Differential Bearing Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Differential Case Screws
    GM882811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the differential case screws.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Differential Case Halves
    GM882813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Use the yoke hole location to pry and separate the differential case halves.
  8. Hold the locking differential cam, side gear, and the clutch plate assembly in the right side case half.
  9. Fig 3: Governor Assembly
    GM882817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the differential governor.
  11. Fig 4: Latching Bracket Assembly
    GM882818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the differential governor lock.
  13. Fig 5: Thrust Block
    GM882823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the locking differential thrust block.
  15. Fig 6: Differential Case Components
    GM882827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Mark the differential spider, the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion gears accordingly in order to re-assemble the components correctly into the differential case.

  16. Remove the locking differential spider, pinion gears and the thrust washers.
  17. Fig 7: Locking Differential Side Gear
    GM882828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the locking differential side gear.
  19. Fig 8: Left Side Clutch Plates & Guide Clips
    GM882829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Remove the left side clutch plates and the guide clips.
  21. Fig 9: View Of Left Side Gear Thrust Washer
    GM882831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the left side gear thrust washer.
  23. Fig 10: Right Side Cam Unit & Clutch Plate Assembly
    GM882834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove the right side cam unit and clutch plate assembly.
  25. Fig 11: Right Side Locking Differential Clutch Disc Thrust Washer
    GM882850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove the right side locking differential clutch disc thrust washer.
  27. Disassemble the left side differential side gear and clutch disc assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle) , Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) , Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.6 inch Axle) .
  28. Disassemble the right side locking differential side gear cam unit and clutch disc assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle) , Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) , Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle) .