Section 05-03B: Axle, Front Drive, Dana Model 60 Monobeam | 1997 F-350 4x4 Workshop Manual |
| Description | Part Number | Ford Specification |
|---|---|---|
| High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease | E8TZ-19590-A | ESA-M1C198-A |
| Premium Rear Axle Lubricant | XY-80W90-QL | WSP-M2C197-A |
| RTV Silicone Rubber Sealer | D6AZ-19562-AA (Clear) | ESB-M4G92-A |
| D6AZ-19562-BA (Black) | ESE-M4G195-A |
| Approximate Capacities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Liters | U.S. Pts. | Imp. Pts. |
| 2.8 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
Note: Use Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
| Description | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| mm | Inch | |
| Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion | 0.13-0.23 | 0.005-0.009 |
| Backlash Maximum Variation Between Teeth | 0.05 | 0.002 |
| Pinion Bearing Preload (with New Bearings) | 2.25-4.52 Nm | 20-40 Lb-In |
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinion Shaft Nut | 298-379 | 220-280 | — |
| Differential Bearing Capscrews | 109-122 | 80-90 | — |
| Ring Gear Bolts/Nuts (Grade 8) | 136-162 | 100-120 | — |
| Ring Gear Bolts/Nuts (Grade 9) | 176-190 | 130-140 | — |
| Oil Filler Plug | 28-34 | 21-25 | — |
| Cover-to-Housing Bolts | 41-54 | 30-40 | — |
| Spring Cap U-Bolt Nuts | 113-153 | 83-113 | — |
| Tracking Bar Nut and Bolt | 70-100 | 52-74 | — |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 21-33 | 15-24 | — |
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket U-Bolt | 48-68 | 35-50 | — |
| Spindle Connecting Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Castellated Nut | 70-100 | 52-74 | — |
| Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle Nut | 70-100 | 52-74 | — |
| Lower Ball Joint Nuta | 203 | 150 | — |
| Upper Ball Joint Nuta | 95 | 70 | — |
| Spindle-to-Steering Knuckle Nuts | 68-81 | 50-60 | — |
| Outer Lock Nut, Manual Locking Hub | 217-278 | 160-205 | — |
| Inner Lock Nut, Manual Locking Hub | While rotating front disc brake hub and rotor, tighten to 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) to seat wheel bearings. Back nut off 90 degrees (1/4 turn). Tighten to 1.8 Nm (16 lb-in). | ||
| Wheel Retainer (Nut), Automatic Locking Hub | While rotating front disc brake hub and rotor, tighten to 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) to seat wheel bearings. Back nut off 90 degrees (1/4 turn). Tighten to 1.8 Nm (16 lb-in). | ||