GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Action

Little or no preload on the latching bracket

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

Flyweights in the governor assembly are stuck closed

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

The drive teeth on the governor or cam gear assembly are broken

Replace the cam plate, the governor assembly, and the latching bracket. Refer to the following:

Broken clutch plates

Replace the clutch plates and the wave spring. Refer to the following: