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Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble 8.6 Inch Axle


    Object Number: 796499  Size: SH
  1. Apply the correct axle lubricant to the surface of each disc. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
  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 to the guide clips in order to hold the clips in place on the disc ears. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble 9.5LD Axle


    Object Number: 789219  Size: SH
  1. Apply proper axle lubricant to the surface of each disc. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
  2. Assemble the right side or bell-end side clutch disc assembly as follows:
  3. 2.1. Install the 1st non-carbon eared disc (3) to the side gear (1).
    2.2. Install the 1st splined disc (4).
    2.3. Install the 2nd non-carbon eared disc (5).
    2.4. Install the 2nd splined disc (6).
    2.5. Install the 3rd non-carbon eared disc (7).
    2.6. Install the guide clips (2) to the clutch discs (2-7).

    Apply chassis grease to the guide clips in order to hold the clips in place on the disc ears. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Assemble 10.5 Inch Axle


    Object Number: 797862  Size: SH
  1. Apply the proper axle lubricant to the surface of each disc. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
  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 the proper chassis grease to the guide clips in order to hold the clips in place on the disc ears. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.