Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
1. Assemble the differential ring gear and, if removed, a new anti-lock speed sensor ring to the differential case.
1. Align the tab on the sensor ring with the notch in the case flange.
2. Bolt the differential ring gear to the case in three places, 120 degrees apart.
2. Note: Proceed to the next step of this procedure if not installing a new anti-lock speed sensor ring.
Press the anti-lock speed sensor ring on the case flange.
3. CAUTION: Compress the rivet before removing the bolts from the differential ring gear and case to prevent differential ring gear runout.
Install each rivet, using a suitable hydraulic or mechanical press and riveting fixture and applying the force specified.
4. CAUTION: Place the differential side bearing cups on the differential side bearings after pressing the bearings on the case. This will prevent
bearing damage during the remaining assembly process.
Press the differential side bearings on the differential case halves, and place the bearing cups on the bearings.
