Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble 8.6 Inch Axle

1. Remove the locking differential clutch disc thrust washer.



2. Using the appropriate tool, remove the external snap ring retainer.



3. Remove and disassemble the locking differential clutch disc set (1).

Note: The locking differential clutch disc thrust washer is NOT serviced separately. It is serviced with the locking differential clutch disc set.

4. Remove the locking differential clutch disc thrust washer (4).

Note: The locking differential clutch disc guide is NOT serviced separately. It is serviced with the locking differential clutch disc set.

5. Remove the locking differential clutch disc guide (5).
6. Remove the locking differential cam (3).

Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble 9.5 INch Axle

1. Measure and record the overall length of the locking differential side gear assembly from the front of the locking differential side locking differential side gear to thrust washer.
2. Remove the guide clips.



3. Using the J 22912-01 puller  (2), J 45232 replacer  (1) and a hydraulic press, remove the locking differential side gear thrust sleeve.



4. Remove the locking differential clutch disc thrust washer (7).
5. Remove the locking differential side gear thrust sleeve (6).
6. Remove the locking differential clutch disc set (1).

Note: The locking differential clutch disc guide is NOT serviced separately. It is serviced with the locking differential clutch disc assembly.

7. Remove the locking differential clutch disc guide.
8. Disassemble the locking differential clutch disc assembly (1).

Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble 10.5 Inch Axle

1. Measure and record the overall length of the locking differential cam, side gear and clutch plate assembly from the front of the gear to the back of the thrust sleeve, including the locking differential clutch disc thrust washer.
2. Remove the guide clips.



3. Using a hydraulic press, the J 22912-01 puller  (2) and the J 45232 replacer  (1), remove the thrust sleeve.



4. Remove the differential side gear shim (6).
5. Remove the locking differential side gear thrust sleeve (5).
6. Remove and disassemble the locking differential clutch disc set (7).

Note: The locking differential clutch disc thrust washer is not serviced separately. It is serviced with the locking differential clutch disc set.

7. Remove the locking differential clutch disc thrust washer (3).

Note: The locking differential clutch disc guide is not serviced separately. It is serviced with the locking differential clutch disc set.

8. Remove the locking differential clutch disc guide (4).
9. Remove the locking differential cam (2).