Locking Differential Assemble

1. Install the left side gear thrust washer.
2. Install the cam unit. Refer to Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (7 5/8 and 8.6 Assembly).
3. Install the right side gear thrust washer.
4. Install the right clutch plates with the guide clips. Assemble the unit as shown.
5. Install the right side gear.
6. Install the thrust block, the pinion thrust washer, and the pinion gear.
6.1. Place the pinion gears into the differential 180 degrees apart.
6.2. Rotate the gears and the thrust block into position.
6.3. The open side of the thrust block must face the small window opening.

7. Install the pinion shaft.

IMPORTANT: Install a new lock screw, finger tight.

8. Tighten to specifications after installation in the vehicle. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Rear Drive Axle.





9. Install the governor assembly and the latching bracket bushing.

IMPORTANT: The straight end of the latching bracket spring must be over and outside the governor assembly shaft.

10. Install the governor bushing.
10.1. Use the bushing with a straight hole, not tapered.
10.2. Press the bushing in far enough to give 0.1016 - 0.508 mm (0.004 - 0.020 inch) shaft end play.
11. Install the latching bracket bushing.
Press the bushing in far enough to eliminate all of the end play.