Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
6. The Truetrac(R) and Trac-Lok(R) differential assemblies are non-repairable. Discard the entire assembly if it is worn/damaged. For conventional
differential assemblies, proceed as follows.
Conventional differential
7. Note: Use a vise with brass jaws or wood blocks.
Place the differential case in a vise.
8. Using a small drift, drive out the differential pinion shaft lock pin.
9. Using a drift, remove the differential pinion shaft.
10. To remove the differential side gears and the differential pinion gears, rotate the differential side gears. The differential pinion gears will turn to
the opening in the differential case.
11. Remove the differential pinion gears and the differential pinion thrust washers behind the differential pinion gears.
12. Lift out the differential side gears and the differential side gear thrust washers.