1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 4x4 and Bronco Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Components
Front wheel spindles (3105) or front wheel hub and spindles (3K207) transmit steering input, pivoting on the front suspension lower and upper ball joints, and support front disc brake calipers (2B121).
Front axles control lateral (side-to-side) movement of each front wheel (1007). Inner pivot attachment to the front crossmember (5019) is pivot point for suspension.
Front suspension ball joints connect front wheel spindle to outer ends of the front suspension.
Front shock absorbers (18124) provide necessary suspension dampening control.
Front coil springs (5310) allow proper setting of suspension ride heights and control suspension travel during driving/handling maneuvers.
Front stabilizer bar (5482) transmits forces to control vehicle roll during cornering.