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

The F-350 4x4 has a Dana Model 60 Monobeam one-piece driving axle attached to the frame (5005) with two semi-elliptical, leaf-type springs.

Each spring is clamped to the axle 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.
On the right spring cap, a tracking bar is attached with the opposite end mounted on the front crossmember (5019).
The front shock absorbers (18124) are the direct double-acting type. They are attached to a front shock absorber mounting bracket (18183) at the top and to the U-bolt spacer plate at the bottom.

Front Suspension, F-350 with Dana Model 60 Monobeam Front Drive Axle

Item	Part Number	Description
1	642569	Cotter Pin
2	800895	Nut
3	3A131	Tie Rod End
4	3A094	Tracking Bar Mounting Bracket
5	3239	Tracking Bar Assembly
6	601415	Bolt
7	620604	Nut
8	803960	Bolt
9	802073	Nut
10	58634	Bolt
11	44877	Washer
12	5340	Front Spring Mounting Bracket
13	647097	Rivet
14	34987	Nut
15	620484	Nut
16	5310	Front Leaf Spring
17	800991	Bolt
18	601521	Bolt
19	620485	Nut
20	5K316	Shackle Assembly
21	620482	Nut
22	605933	Bolt
23	800021	Bolt
24	620469	Nut
25	18183	Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket
26	605815	Bolt
27	620468	Nut
28	18124	Front Shock Absorber
29	5A316	Spring Cap
30	801342	Nut
31	5458	Spacer Plate
32	801485	U-Bolt
33	4002	Front Jounce Bumper
34	3B251	Mounting Bracket
35	620483	Nut
A	—	Tighten to 68-92 Nm (51-67 Lb-Ft)
B	—	Tighten to 30-40 Nm (23-29 Lb-Ft)
C	—	Tighten to 115-163 Nm (85-120 Lb-Ft)
D	—	Tighten to 170-230 Nm (126-169 Lb-Ft)
E	—	Tighten to 163-203 Nm (121-149 Lb-Ft)
F	—	Tighten to 88-118 Nm (65-87 Lb-Ft)