1996 Bronco/F-Series

Section 04-01B: Suspension, Front, 4-Wheel Drive

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 4x4 and Bronco Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Suspension, F-150 and Bronco with Dana Model 44 Front Drive Axle

The F-150 4x4 and Bronco Independent Front Suspension (IFS) system is composed of a Dana 44 two-piece front driving axle assembly, two helical front coil springs (5310) and two radius arms.

The front driving axle consists of two independent axle arm assemblies.
One end of each axle arm assembly is anchored to the frame (5005).
The other end of each axle arm assembly is supported by the front coil spring and radius arm.

Front Suspension, F-150 and Bronco with Dana Model 44 IFS Front Drive Axle

Item	Part Number	Description
1	3B008	Steering Rod Link
2	800895	Nut
3	642569	Cotter Pin
4	380288	Steering Cap
5	801079	Bolt
6	3002	Axle
7	5019	Front Crossmember
8	620604	Nut
9	802073	Nut
10	802114	Bolt
11	802246	Bolt
12	802073	Nut
13	620604	Nut
14	801079	Bolt
15	3K090	Front Axle Bearing Bracket
16	802210	Bolt
17	3B183	Radius Arm Bracket
18	800937	Nut
19	34922	Nut
20	379572	Washer
21	2B463	Shield (RH Only)
22	3A184	Outer Insulator
23	3B244	Spacer
24	3B203	Front Insulator
25	3B186	Front Retainer
26	3405	Radius Arm
27	N805348	Nut and Washer
28	18198	Insulator
29	5B315	Spring and Shock Bracket
30	18124	Front Shock Absorber
31	620468	Nut
32	620469	Nut
33	18126	Shock Bracket
34	805033	Bolt
35	3405	Radius Arm
36	605921	Bolt
37	58740	Bolt
38	3B446	Front Axle Radius Arm Bracket
39	40954	Bolt (2 Req'd)
40	390678	Stud
41	5B316	Lower Spring Seat
42	5414	Front Spring Insulator
43	5A349	Retainer
44	388833	Nut
45	5310	Front Coil Spring
46	5A333	Upper Retainer
47	40949	Bolt
A	—	Tighten to 71-100 Nm (52-74 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 18-24 Nm (13-18 Lb-Ft)
C	—	Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 Lb-Ft)
D	—	Tighten to 60-81 Nm (49-59 Lb-Ft)
E	—	Tighten to 434-461 Nm (320-340 Lb-Ft)
F	—	Tighten to 26-34 Nm (19-25 Lb-Ft)
G	—	Tighten to 326-352 Nm (240-260 Lb-Ft)
H	—	Tighten to 94-134 Nm (70-100 Lb-Ft)
J	—	Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 Lb-Ft)
K	—	Tighten to 113-153 Nm (84-112 Lb-Ft)
L	—	Tighten to 213-287 Nm (157-211 Lb-Ft)
M	—	Tighten to 104-148 Nm (77-109 Lb-Ft)

Front Suspension, F-150 and Bronco with Handling Package (Quad Shocks)

Item	Part Number	Description
1	805348	Nut and Washer
2	802084	Washer
3	18198	Insulator
4	5A333	Front Spring Upper Mounting Retainer
5	40949	Bolt
6	18124	Front Shock Absorber
7	620468	Nut
8	620469	Nut
9	18126	Shock Bracket
10	3405	Radius Arm (RH)
11	3A292	Radius Arm (LH)
12	805033	Bolt (Must Be Installed in Direction Shown)
13	605921	Bolt
14	58740	Bolt
15	40954	Bolt
16	18A151	Front Lower Shock Bracket (RH)
17	18A153	Front Lower Shock Bracket (LH)
18	N806085	Nut and Washer
19	390678	Stud
20	5A349	Retainer
21	N800895	Nut
22	5310	Front Coil Spring
23	5A307	Lower Spring Seat
24	5414	Front Spring Insulator
A	—	Tighten to 34-47 Nm (25-35 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 18-24 Nm (13-18 Lb-Ft)
C	—	Tighten to 34-46 Nm (26-33 Lb-Ft)
D	—	Tighten to 60-80 Nm (44-59 Lb-Ft)
E	—	Tighten to 434-461 Nm (320-339 Lb-Ft)
F	—	Tighten to 26-34 Nm (19-25 Lb-Ft)
G	—	Tighten to 326-352 Nm (240-260 Lb-Ft)