Where is the exciter ring located in the rear differential?

Per the annotated diagram, the exciter ring is the toothed ring circled between the ring gear and the differential case in the exploded view — the arrow and caption 'This is the exciter ring' point directly to it.

What is the Ford base part number for the differential case?

The differential case is labeled 4204 in the diagram.

What part numbers are shown for the pinion bearings?

The rear pinion bearing cup is 4628 and the rear pinion bearing is 4630; a pinion shim is also shown adjacent to them.

What number is given for the differential pinion shaft and its retention?

The differential pinion shaft is 4211, retained by a differential pinion shaft lock bolt, with a C-lock shown for the axle shafts.

What are the differential bearing and thrust washer part numbers?

The differential bearing is 4221 and the thrust washer is 4228.

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Ford Bronco Rear Differential Exploded Diagram - ABS Exciter Ring Location

Exploded differential parts diagram, ring gear and pinion area circled and labeled exciter ring

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Exploded differential parts breakdown with the ring gear/exciter ring area circled and annotated.

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This document is a cropped section of an exploded parts diagram of a rear differential/axle assembly, apparently from a Ford factory service or parts manual, uploaded to illustrate a 1996 Ford Bronco. The diagram shows the differential components in exploded view with Ford base part-number callouts: differential pinion shaft (4211), C-lock, thrust washer (4228), differential bearing (4221), differential pinion shaft lock bolt, ring gear, differential case (4204), rear pinion bearing cup (4628), pinion shim, rear pinion bearing (4630), plus a partially visible cover/gasket callout (4033) and another part (4236) cut off at the top. The uploader has drawn a heavy black circle and arrow over the diagram pointing to a toothed ring located between the ring gear and the differential case, with the added caption "This is the exciter ring......." — identifying the anti-lock brake (ABS) exciter/tone ring within the differential assembly. A partially obscured note near the differential case mentions "BRONCO," suggesting model applicability. A reader can learn the relative assembly order of differential internals, their Ford base part numbers, and specifically where the ABS exciter ring sits in the rear axle assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the exciter ring located in the rear differential?: Per the annotated diagram, the exciter ring is the toothed ring circled between the ring gear and the differential case in the exploded view — the arrow and caption 'This is the exciter ring' point directly to it.
What is the Ford base part number for the differential case?: The differential case is labeled 4204 in the diagram.
What part numbers are shown for the pinion bearings?: The rear pinion bearing cup is 4628 and the rear pinion bearing is 4630; a pinion shim is also shown adjacent to them.
What number is given for the differential pinion shaft and its retention?: The differential pinion shaft is 4211, retained by a differential pinion shaft lock bolt, with a C-lock shown for the axle shafts.
What are the differential bearing and thrust washer part numbers?: The differential bearing is 4221 and the thrust washer is 4228.