Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
11. On the conventional differential assembly separate the differential case halves.
1. Match mark the case halves.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Separate the case halves.
12. On the conventional differential assembly, remove the gear assembly.
1. Remove the thrust washer and differential side gear.
2. Remove the differential cross shaft with the pinion mates and the thrust washers.
3. Remove the differential side gear and thrust washer.
13. CAUTION:
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Do not use a chisel to remove the rivet heads. This will damage the differential case.
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Use a soft hammer to strike the punch.
If discarding the pinion/differential ring gear, carefully center punch each differential ring gear rivet.
