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Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns for Cadillac Escalade 2002

Checks

Action

The governor assembly is tight in the case

Free up the governor assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble and Locking Differential Assemble .

Broken or weak governor flyweight spring

Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble and Locking Differential Assemble .

The flyweight in the governor assembly is stuck open

Replace the governor assembly and the latching bracket. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble and Locking Differential Assemble .

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: