8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle

Locking Differential Disassemble (8.6, 9.5, 11.5 Inch Axle)

^ Tools Required
- J 26252 Locking Differential Governor Remover

1. Remove the ring gear, if necessary.





2. Remove the governor bushing using the J 26252.
3. Remove the governor assembly.To aid in the removal of the governor assembly, turn the side gear as necessary to position the governor assembly between two of the side gear teeth.





4. Remove the latching bracket assembly bushing using the J 26252.To aid in the removal of the latching bracket assembly, turn the side gear as necessary to position the latching bracket assembly between two of the side gear teeth.
5. For the 8.6, 9.5 inch axles, remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
6. For the 11.5 inch axle, remove the pinion shaft retaining pin.
7. Remove the pinion shaft.
8. Remove the differential pinion gears and the thrust washers.Rotate the pinion gears and roll the pinion gears and the thrust washers out of the case through the differential window.Mark the pinion gears and thrust washers accordingly for re-assembly.
9. Remove the thrust block.
10. Remove the right side gear and clutch discs assembly.
11. Remove the right side shim.





12. Remove the left side gear (cam unit) and clutch disc assembly.





13. Remove the left side gear thrust washer.