Locking Differential Disassembled Views

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Locking Differential Disassembled Views
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Locking Differential Component Views
GM841520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Differential Bearing Retainer Ring
2 Differential Bearing Race
3 Differential Bearing Assembly
4 Locking Differential Coil Assembly
5 Locking Differential Coil Plate
6 Locking Differential Ball Bearing Plate - Outboard
7 Locking Differential Ball Bearing Assembly
8 Locking Differential Ball Bearing Plate - Inboard
9 Locking Differential Clutch Spring
10 Locking Differential Clutch Spring Retainer
11 Differential Carrier Lock Pin
12 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
13 Locking Differential Side Gear
14 Pinion Thrust Washer
15 Differential Pinion Gear
16 Differential Side Gear
17 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
18 Differential Pinion Gear
19 Pinion Thrust Washer
20 Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Screw
21 Electric Locking Differential Case Assembly
22 Differential Pinion Gear Shaft
Fig 2: Rear Axle With Electric Locker Disassembled Views
GM1628085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
2 Differential Side Gear
3 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
4 Differential Side Locker Gear
5 Differential Pinion Gear Shaft
6 Differential Side Gear
7 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
8 Differential Side Locker Gear
9 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
10 Differential Bearing Spacer
11 Electric Locking Differential Coil Lock
12 Locking Differential Bearing Assembly
13 Locking Differential Spacer
14 Locking Differential Clutch Spring Retainer
15 Differential Bearing Assembly
16 Rear Axle Housing Assembly
17 Rear Axle Housing Assembly
18 Rear Axle Housing Assembly
19 Differential Bearing Spacer
20 Differential Carrier Fill Plug
21 Brake Pipe Bracket
22 Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolt/Screw
23 Rear Axle Housing Cover
24 Rear Axle Housing Cover Gasket
25 Differential Ring and Drive Pinion 4.56 Ratio Gear Set
26 Differential Drive Pinion Spacer
27 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Inner Bearing Assembly
28 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Spacer
29 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Assembly
30 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt/Screw
31 Differential Assembly Park Brake
32 Park Brake Bolt/Screw
33 Rear Disc Brake Assembly Caliper
34 Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bolt/Screw
35 Differential Housing Bolt/Screw
36 Differential Housing Bolt/Screw
37 Differential Housing Bracket
38 Rear Brake Rotor Retainer
39 Rear Brake Rotor Assembly
40 Rear Wheel Stud
41 Rear Axle Shaft
42 Rear Axle Shaft Seal Assembly
43 Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Assembly
44 Wheel Speed Sensor Reluctor Ring
45 Rear Axle Shaft Lock
46 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Nut
47 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Washer
48 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Yoke
49 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Seal
50 Differential Drive Pinion Gear Outer Bearing Assembly
51 Rear Axle Vent Hose Connector
52 Rear Axle Housing Assembly
53 Differential Bearing Spacer
54 Differential Bearing Assembly
55 Differential Ring and Drive Pinion Gear Set
56 Differential Case
57 Differential Carrier Lock Pin
58 Differential Bearing Retainer Ring
59 Electric Locking Differential Ball Bearing Plate
60 Electric Differential Ball Bearing Plate
61 Electric Locking Differential Ball Bearing Assembly
62 Locking Differential Clutch Spring
63 Differential Ring Gear Bolt/Screw
64 Differential Ring Gear Shaft Lock Bolt/Screw
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.