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Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble 8.6 Inch Axle


    Object Number: 796499  Size: SH
  1. Apply axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115, to the surface of each disc.
  2. Assemble the right side or bell-end side clutch disc assembly as follows:
  3. 2.1. Install the two-sided carbon eared disc (2) to the side gear (1).
    2.2. Install the 1st splined disc (4).
    2.3. Install the 2nd splined disc (5).
    2.4. Install the one-sided carbon eared disc (6).
    2.5. Install the guide clips (3) to the clutch discs (2, 4-6).

    Apply chassis grease, GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent, to the guide clips in order to hold the clips in place on the disc ears.

Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble 10.5 Inch Axle


    Object Number: 797862  Size: SH
  1. Apply axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115, to the surface of each disc.
  2. Assemble the left side clutch disc assembly as follows:
  3. 2.1. Install the 1st non-carbon eared disc (2) to the side gear (1).
    2.2. Install the 1st splined disc (3).
    2.3. Install the 2nd non-carbon eared disc (4).
    2.4. Install the 2nd splined disc (5).
    2.5. Install the 3rd non-carbon eared disc (7).
    2.6. Align the ears of all the clutch discs.
    2.7. Install the guide clips (6) to the clutch discs (2-5, 7).

    Apply chassis grease, GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent, to the guide clips in order to hold the clips in place on the disc ears.