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For 1990-2009 cars only

Locking Differential Disassemble 8 1/2 and 9 1/2 Case

Tools Required

J 26252 Governor Remover


    Object Number: 6341  Size: SH
  1. Remove the governor bushing using the J 26252 .

  2. Object Number: 6342  Size: SH
  3. Remove the E-clips that hold the latching bracket on the shaft. Move the bracket down the shaft.
  4. Remove the latching bracket bushing using the J 26252 .
  5. Remove the latching bracket, the shaft, and the spring from the case.
  6. Remove the governor assembly from the case.
  7. Remove the lock screw.
  8. Remove the pinion shaft.
  9. Remove the differential pinion gear and pinion thrust washer.
  10. Rotate one of the side gears and roll the gears out of the case.

  11. Remove the thrust block and the right side gear.
  12. Remove the right clutch plates and the side thrust washer.
  13. Remove the left side gear, the cam plate, and the clutch plates as an assembly (cam unit).
  14. Remove the side gear thrust washer.