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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2008ESCALADE RWD V8-6.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTLOCKING DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLE (10.5 INCH AXLE)
2008 Cadillac Escalade RWD V8-6.2L
Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
2008 Cadillac Escalade RWD V8-6.2LSECTION Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
Locking Differential Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)
1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle) (Differential Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch LD Axle))Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
2. Remove the ring gear. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD) (Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement (8.6/9.5 Inch Axle LD)) .
3. Remove the differential side bearings. Refer to Differential Side Bearings Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the differential case screws.
5. Separate the case halves by performing the following steps:
1. Pry the case halves apart at the yoke hole location.
2. Hold the locking differential cam, side gear and clutch plate assembly in the right side case half.
6. Remove the governor assembly.
7. Remove the latching bracket assembly.
8. Remove the thrust block.
9. Remove the following components from the differential case:
* The locking differential spider
* The differential pinion gears
* The differential pinion gear thrust washers
10. Mark the differential spider, the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion gears accordingly in order to re-assemble the components correctly into the differential case.
11. Remove the locking differential side gear.
12. Remove the left side clutch plates and the guide clips.
13. Remove the left side gear thrust washer.
14. Remove the right side cam unit and clutch plate assembly.
15. Remove the right side locking differential clutch disc thrust washer.
16. Disassemble the left side differential side gear and clutch disc assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle))Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle))Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Clutch Disc Assembly Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
17. Disassemble the right side locking differential side gear cam unit and clutch disc assembly. Refer to Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (8.6 Inch Axle))Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (9.5 Inch Axle))Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle) (Locking Differential Cam Unit Disassemble (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.