Powertrax 3710 - Manual (Page 8)

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Section 2: Disassembly of the Differential Case with thin
ring gear, and C-Clips (in the vehicle); also with thick ring
gear (case removed from vehicle)
Note: If the axle assembly is a C-Clip design or has a thin
ring gear, the differential case remains in the vehicle and the ring
gear side axle shaft does not need to be disturbed—it simply re-
mains bolted in place and the LOCK-RIGHT installation is done by
only partially removing the opposite axle shaft.
1. Remove the pinion shaft retaining pin, using a long
punch. In the vehicle, the left bearing cap may need to be re-
moved; for C-Clip differentials only, unscrew the bolt.
2. Remove the pinion shaft.
3. For C-Clip differentials only: The C-Clips are locat-
ed in a groove in the end of each axle shaft and are held in a
Inspection of the Parts
NOTE: These steps are important. The LOCK-RIGHT uti-
lizes your differential case, side gear thrust washers and pinion
shaft (plus the axle shaft thrust block, if used), and they must
be in excellent condition. The spider gears and washers are not
used. If the following inspection shows that anything is bad, buy
new parts from your dealer!
pocket in the side gear by the pinion shaft. “Bump” each tire
inward slightly to free the clips; they will fall out to free up the
internal parts.
4. For installations with the differential case in the ve-
hicle, leave the ring gear side axle bolted in place; pull out only
the other axle shaft about two inches.
5. Remove the spider gears, side gears, all washers, and
axle shaft thrust block (if used in your assembly).