Section 07-03A: Transmission, Manual, M5OD
1996 F-Series and Bronco (under 8500 lbs. GVW) with 4.9L and 5.0L Engines Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Gear Ratios
GearRatio
   First3.90      
   Second2.25      
   Third1.50      
   Fourth1.00      
   Fifth.80      
   Reverse3.39      

Inspection Standards and Tolerances
ComponentInchesMillimeters
Mainshaft Runout Not to Exceed0.0020.05
Shift Fork to Clutch Sleeve Not to Exceed0.03140.8
Synchronizer Ring to Conical Face of Gear0.0591.5

Assembly Standards
ComponentTolerance
InchesMillimeters
3rd/4th Clutch Hub Play0.00-0.00190.00-0.05
Reverse Idler Gear End Play0.0039-0.00780.1-0.2
5th/Rev. Hub End Play0.00-0.00190.00-0.05
Counter Reverse Gear0.0098-0.01380.25-0.35

Lubricant Refill Capacity
TransmissionU.S. PintsLiters
Five-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or -DDX or MERCON® Equivalent.7.63.55

Torque Specifications
DescriptionNmLb-FtLb-In
Output Shaft Lock Nut216-274160-202
Countershaft Lock Nut128-19694-144
Extension Housing Retaining Bolts32-4624-34
Reverse Idler Shaft Fixing Bolt79-11758-86
Rear Bearing Retainer18-2614-19
Front Bearing Cover16-2212-16
Gear Selector Interlock Sleeve8-1071-88.5
Dust Cover8-1171-97
Top Cover16-2212-16
Counter Lever Shaft Fixing Bolt8-1071-88.5
Drain Plug40-5829-43
Backup Lamp Switch25-3518-26
Rear Oil Passage (Extension Housing)8-1071-88.5
5th/Reverse Shift Rail Fixing Bolt21-3016-22
Clutch Housing to Engine54-6740-50
Lower Plate12-169-12
Transfer Case to Transmission34-5825-43
Shift Lever Retaining Bolt16-2412-18
Crossmember (All) (4x2)81-10860-80