Section 07-03B: Transmission, Manual, Model S5-47 ZF
1996 F-Series Vehicles Over 8500 lbs. GVW Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Gear Ratios
 1st2nd3rd4th5thReverse
Close Ratio
(Diesel)
5.082.601.531.00.774.66
Wide Ratio
(Gasoline
Diesel)
5.722.941.611.00.765.24

Inspection Standards and Tolerances
Mounting Temperatures
  Temperature
CF
Taper Roller Bearing Inner Race160320
Synchronizer Bodies160320
Thrust Washer160320
Needle Bearing Inner Race160320
Bearing Outer Race in Cover160320
Ball Bearing Sleeve in Cover160320



Clearance Specifications
DescriptionmmInches
Countershaft (Preload)0.02-0.110.00079-0.00434
Input Shaft and Mainshaft (Preload)0.02-0.110.00079-0.00434
Mainshaft Reverse Gear0.15-0.350.00591-0.01378
Mainshaft 1st Gear0.15-0.350.00591-0.01378
Mainshaft 2nd Gear0.15-0.450.00591-0.0177
Mainshaft 3rd Gear0.15-0.350.00591-0.01378
Mainshaft 5th Gear0.15-0.350.00591-0.01378
Mainshaft Synchronizer Body Retention Rings0-0.10-0.00394



Spring Specifications
  LengthOuter DiameterWire Diameter
Detent Springs44.1mm (1.736 In.) Min.7.880mm (0.310 In.)1.250mm (0.049 In.)
Reverse Gear Stop Plate Spring35.5mm (1.398 In.) Min.9.040mm (0.356 In.)1.000mm (0.039 In.)
Synchronizer Spring14.8mm (0.583 In.) Min.5.960mm (0.235 In.)0.950mm (0.037 In.)



Lubricant Refill Capacities
DescriptionLitersU.S. Qts.Imp. Qts.
Motorcraft MERCON®
Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or -DDX or MERCON® Equivalent
3.23.42.8
7.3L Diesel
Motorcraft Synthetic MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid E6AZ-19582-B or MERCON® Equivalent Meeting Ford Specification ESR-M2C163-A2
3.23.42.8



Torque Specifications
DescriptionNmLb-FtLb-In
Transmission Case Plug (Straight
Threads with Sealing Ring)
6044
Extension Adapter to Main Case23-3317-24
End Yoke to Mainshaft270200
Shift Tower Cover to Main Case2317
PTO Cover Plate3828
Idler Shaft Retention2216
Shift Rail Plate107
Shift Cover to Tower Cover107
Backup Lamp Switch2015
Upper Shift Lever22-3316-24
Transmission to Engine Bolts53-7239-53
Diesel Engine Charge Exhaust Pipe to Transmission Housing54-6840-50
Shift Rail Interlock107
Case to Extension Housing2317
Case Plugs to Case6044
Upper Gusset (F-250 4x4)58-7743-57
Crossmember to Frame (F-250)58-7743-57
Transmission Support Plate to Crossmember (F-250)81-10960-81
Transmission Support Plate to Transmission64-7147-52
Crossmember to Frame (F-350)43-5732-42
Gusset (F-350)43-5732-42
Crossmember to Transmission (F-350)81-10960-81
Gearshift Lever Boot to Floor Plate5-944-80
Release Bearing Guide Tube Bolts2418
Transmission Support Crossmember60-8045-60
Insulator and Retainer Nut68-9450-70
Transmission to Engine Block54-6840-50
Rear Support Bracket60-8045-60