Help identify pieces from differential.

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Wicklundwf

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I changed the gear lube on my 01 1500 12 bolt differential and I found a couple of big pieces along with many smaller chunks/shavings. Looking inside it seems all there but......What could these be?
 

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Wicklundwf

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Pieces from differential

I was thinking that at first as well but the diameter is small like a bushing, it's 3/4" diameter, 2 halves. I've looked in books and videos but I don't see anything that small. Anyone any idea.
 

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I initially thought bushing as well, but I cant think of what would use a plastic bushing in the differential.

One possibility is something from the clutch pack if you have the limited slip.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wc.../19715/large/10724140_spi_708203_pri_larg.jpg

I don't remember from when I replaced the clutch pack on mine what it really looked like. I was in a rush to get it back together while I had access to a lift.
 
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Pieces from differential

There's no clutch packs in there plus these pieces are metal. They are machined halves.
 

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Wicklundwf

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Pieces from differential

It crossed my mind, perhaps a bushing or shim for the pinion gear shaft?
 

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Those are the anti rotation clips for the clutch discs, your lsd is about to explode if not dealt with asap.
 

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if im not mistaken thats the same issue MANY 3rd gens ran into, its the clips, do not ignore that, you need to deal with that asap
 
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