Traction-LOC Differential
Disassembly1. Remove pinion shaft lock screw and pinion shaft.
2. Push axle shafts inward and remove C-clips from axle shafts. Remove axle shafts.
Fig. 4 Removing S-Shaped Perload Spring:
3. Remove preloaded ``S'' shaped spring, Fig. 4. Use caution when removing ``S'' shaped spring since it is under tension.
Fig. 5 Pinion Gear Removal And Installation:
4. Rotate pinion gears and thrust washers until they can be removed through access hole using 12 inch socket extension inserted into Pinion Gear Rotator tool No. T80P-4205-A or equivalent, Fig. 5.
Fig. 3 Traction-Lock Limited Slip Differential:
Fig. 3 Traction-Lock Limited Slip Differential:
5. Remove left and right side gears, clutch packs and shims, Figs. 3 and 6. Note order of removal for reference during assembly.
Inspection
1. Visually inspect clutch packs, side gears, pinion gears and pinion shaft for damage or wear and replace as necessary.
Fig. 7 Installing Tool T80P-4946- Or Equivalent To Measure Shim Thickness:
Fig. 8 Measure Shim Thickness:
2. Place each clutch pack without shims into tool No. T80P-4946-A or equivalent, Fig. 7. Torque nut to specifications. Using feeler gauge, determine thickness of new shims by inserting thickest blade possible between clutch pack and tool, Fig. 8.
Assembly
1. Apply suitable lubricant to clutch plates, then install left side gear, clutch pack and new shim into differential case. Repeat procedure for right hand side.
2. Install pinion gears and thrust washers 180° apart and in contact with side gears.
Fig. 5 Pinion Gear Removal And Installation:
3. Align gears with pinion shaft bore, Fig. 5, using 12 inch socket extension inserted in pinion shaft rotator.
4. Install ``S'' shaped preload spring into differential using soft faced hammer.
5. Install axle shafts and secure with C-clip.
6. Install pinion shaft. Apply Loctite or equivalent onto pinion shaft lock bolt and torque to specifications.