'02 siverado limited slip rear end

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mark - 04 Dec 2006 21:02 GMT

I have the factory installed rear limited slip differential and it is not
working. Today I was in some mud and only 1 rear wheel would spin. What is
likely wrong? Thanks

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Don Byrer - 04 Dec 2006 23:23 GMT

>I have the factory installed rear limited slip differential and it is not
>working. Today I was in some mud and only 1 rear wheel would spin. What is
>likely wrong? Thanks

It is "likely" working properly. If the other wheel got you out of
the mud, then it's working right. Best bet with a limited slip is to
EASE on the throttle when stuck...so the clutch packs in the rear end
allow both tires to grab.

--Don

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MT-2500 - 05 Dec 2006 00:18 GMT

mark Wrote:

> I have the factory installed rear limited slip differential and it is
> not
> working. Today I was in some mud and only 1 rear wheel would spin. What
> is
> likely wrong? Thanks

Are you sure they put none in there?:grinyes: :grinno: :lol:
You might want to pull inspection plate and have a look in there.
The newer ones have a fliper and little gear set up. No clutches.
With inspection plate off and rear wheels off ground.
Hold one wheel and spin drive shaft real quick and see if it takes a
hold and locks both wheels in.
MT

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shiden_kai - 05 Dec 2006 01:33 GMT

> You might want to pull inspection plate and have a look in there.
> The newer ones have a fliper and little gear set up. No clutches.

Actually, they do have clutches. The "fliper and little gear
set up" as you call it....is what actuates the clutches.

Ian

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