Remove locking mechanism from rear differential?

Asked by Michelle Jun 03, 2016 at 12:06 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have taken out the pin from the rear differential and can not figure out how to
remove the locking mechanism. posi lock. 1997 chevy silverado k1500 4x4
z71.
(it is a 97 i could not select that choice)

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What are you trying to do? Remove axles? If so push in on the axles a little bit, then there should be a "C" clip to remove.

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