Limited Slip Rear Axle

Limited slip rear axles have several definite operating characteristics. An understanding of these characteristics is necessary to aid in diagnosis.

The energizing force comes from the thrust side of the gears. Consequently, a free spinning tire and wheel may not have enough resistance to driving torque to apply the clutch packs or cones. If this occurs, applying the parking brake a few notches will provide enough resistance to energize the cones. Energizing the cones is independent of acceleration; therefore, a very slow application of the throttle on starting is recommended to provide maximum traction by preventing "break away" of either rear tire and wheel.

All rear axle parts of vehicles with the limited slip rear axle are interchangeable with those equipped with the standard rear axle, except for the differential case. It is similar in all respects to the standard differential case, with the addition of cone clutches splined to each side gear. The Auburn limited slip differential case is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a complete assembly.