8 3/4 rear end confusion

340 RR said
Hello everyone, I have another update. After almost a week straight of rain, I was able to get outside and take out the passenger side axle to see if the button is still in place. It is not and I can't see this one laying there the way I could see the driver's side. I guess this means I have to open the dif and remove it. Question.... does the entire dif have to be removed from the vehicle or can it be left on and I just take off the "cap".... if that's even possible with these. If the dif has to come out, do I have to take out the axle housings with it? I've never done this before so I apologize if it's a dumb question. Thanks everyone

You may still be able to fish that other side of the thrust button out with a magnet, I’ve done it before. The only place they really sit is right at the bottom of the housing, so if you can get a magnet in there you can usually get them.

Something like this…

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