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How do I disassemble a GM 8.625 "Gov Loc" differential?
5/5/2012 10:35:20 PM
I need to change a wheel seal in an '03 Tahoe. I've pulled side gears before, but haven't been able to figure out how to get them out of this half-assed limited slip. 
Tried youtube, but only found pictures of busted stuff....any help?
Tried youtube, but only found pictures of busted stuff....any help?
5/6/2012 12:27:26 AM
remove the S shaped spring between the axles, get a helper to push in on the outboard end of the axle. and use needle nose pliers to remove the C clip.
Take your time, and don't drop anything into the diff.
Ops
Take your time, and don't drop anything into the diff.
Ops
5/6/2012 1:38:54 AM
on pavement turn the wheel hard right and stomp the throttle till the transmission upshifts into second.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
5/7/2012 8:50:10 PM
Originally Posted By Krochus:
on pavement turn the wheel hard right and stomp the throttle till the transmission upshifts into second.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
on pavement turn the wheel hard right and stomp the throttle till the transmission upshifts into second.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
I have one in my DMax with over 800lbs of torque and it hasnt given me any troubles with 38 inch tires, how much more stress do you put thru yours?
5/7/2012 10:42:07 PM
Originally Posted By plowboy:
I have one in my DMax with over 800lbs of torque and it hasnt given me any troubles with 38 inch tires, how much more stress do you put thru yours?
Originally Posted By Krochus:
on pavement turn the wheel hard right and stomp the throttle till the transmission upshifts into second.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
on pavement turn the wheel hard right and stomp the throttle till the transmission upshifts into second.
G80 Gov BOMB the self dissasembling diff.
I have one in my DMax with over 800lbs of torque and it hasnt given me any troubles with 38 inch tires, how much more stress do you put thru yours?
i dont own one but the violent action of it locking would seem to be what breaks it, not how much torque you are putting to it
5/7/2012 10:42:37 PM
FWIW: I figured out how to get it apart; after pulling the center pin (same with a standard diff) I put a come-a-long on the end of the axle and applied a minimal amount of pull which moved the axle in enough to use a magnet to remove the C-clip, re-assembly was the same.....all very easy once the puzzle was figured out. 
