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Locking Rear Axle Locks in Turns for Oldsmobile Bravada 2004

Condition

Action

The governor assembly is tight in the case.

Free up the governor assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Disassemble and Locking Differential Assemble .

A governor flyweight spring is broken or weak.

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

The flyweight in the governor assembly is stuck open.

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

The cam plate or the governor drive teeth are broken.

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

  1. Locking Differential Disassemble
  2. Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble
  3. Locking Differential Cam Unit Assemble
  4. Locking Differential Assemble