Front diff bearing adjuster lock ring installation

[mzr2240]

I went to replace the seal on the drivers side today, and once I pulled the seal the ring behind it was broken in several pieces. I found a replacement, but I wasn't quite sure how it's supposed to be reinstalled and I can't find a single video of someone doing it. Do I just tap it in? And does it matter how it's clocked?

 

[Doubeleive]

@George B ? any idea

 

[George B]

You just drive them in like you would a seal. I clocked mine so none of the raised outside points straddled an adjuster slot. I think that’s why they break.

See: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/adjust-front-diff-backlash-2013-suburban.118927/page-2

 

[mzr2240]

Thanks for the advice, got it all back together with a fresh seal. Getting that ring in wasn't fun. No leaks, no noises, 4wd works. Still have to do the passenger side, fingers crossed that ring isn't broken too but that's a job for another weekend.