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-250 with Dana Model 50 Front Drive Axle

The F-250 4x4 Independent Front Suspension (IFS) system has a Dana Model 50 two-piece driving axle attached to the frame (5005) with two semi-elliptic, leaf-type springs.

Each spring is clamped to the axle arm assembly with two U-bolts.
The rear eye of the spring is attached to the front spring mounting bracket (5340).
The front of the spring is attached to a shackle bracket.
The front shock absorbers (18124) are the direct, double-acting type. They are attached to a frame bracket at the top and to the U-bolt spacer plate at the bottom.

Front Suspension, F-250 with Dana Model 50 IFS Front Drive Axle

Item	Part Number	Description
1	3590	Steering Gear Sector Shaft Arm
2	800895	Nut
3	642569	Cotter Pin
4	5310	Front Leaf Spring
5	800021	Bolt
6	620469	Nut
7	18183	Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket
8	605815	Bolt
9	18124	Front Shock Absorber
10	5458	Front Spring Plate Spacer
11	5A500	U-Bolt Spacer
12	801342	Nut
13	801485	U-Bolt
14	4002	Front Jounce Bumper
15	620483	Nut
16	3B251	Front Jounce Bumper Bracket
17	620482	Nut
18	605933	Bolt
19	802114	Bolt
20	802073	Nut
21	3078	Front Suspension Lower Arm
22	802039	Bolt
23	802299	Bolt and Retainer
24	620604	Nut
25	3K090	Front Axle Bearing Bracket
26	802073	Nut
27	601521	Bolt
28	620485	Nut
29	620484	Nut
30	5L302	Spring Insulator Sleeve
31	5K316	Front Spring Front Shackle
32	800991	Bolt
33	58634	Bolt
34	44877	Washer
35	5340	Front Spring Mounting Bracket
36	647097	Rivet
37	34987	Nut
A	—	Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-80 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 60-80 Nm (44-59 Lb-Ft)
C	—	Tighten to 113-153 Nm (83-113 Lb-Ft)
D	—	Tighten to 88-118 Nm (65-87 Lb-Ft)
E	—	Tighten to 149-201 Nm (110-148 Lb-Ft)
F	—	Tighten to 170-230 Nm (125-170 Lb-Ft)
G	—	Tighten to 47-78 Nm (35-57 Lb-Ft)