Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2 | 1996 F-Series Workshop Manual |
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Drag Link to Pitman Arm Nut | 60-80 | 44-59 |
| Steering Linkage to Spindle Nut | 60-80 | 44-59 |
| Spring Shackle to Frame Nut | 170-230 | 125-170 |
| Spring to Spring Shackle Nut | 163-203 | 120-150 |
| Axle to Spring U-Bolt Nut | 213-287 | 157-211 |
| Tracking Bar Retaining Nuts and Bolts | 163-203 | 120-150 |
| Tracking Bar Mounting Bracket Nuts and Bolts and Brace to Crossmember | 163-203 | 120-150 |
| Jounce Bumper Bracket U-Bolt Nuts | 77-103 | 57-76 |
| Jounce Bumper Mounting Bolt | 17-23 | 13-17 |
| Jounce Bumper Mounting Nuts | 30-40 | 22-30 |
| Spring to Rear Hanger Bracket | 203-285 | 150-210 |
| Stabilizer Link Mounting Bracket Nut | 47-63 | 35-46 |
| Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar Nut | 24-31 | 18-24 |
| Upper Shock Bracket Nuts | 60-80 | 44-59 |
| Upper and Lower Shock to Bracket Nuts | 53-72 | 39-53 |
| Linkage Adjusting Clamp Nut | 81-122 | 60-90 |
| Drag Link to Tie Rod | 60-80 | 44-59 |
| Spindle Pin Plug | 48-67 | 35-49 |
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Shock Absorber to Upper Shock Mount | 300-407 | 221-300 |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mount to Frame | 300-407 | 220-300 |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Mount | 300-407 | 220-300 |
| Leaf Spring U-Bolt Nuts | 300-407 | 220-300 |
| Jounce Bumpers to Frame or Bracket | 40-64 | 30-47 |
| Leaf Spring Front Shackle Through-Bolt | 200-280 | 148-207 |
| Leaf Spring Rear Shackle Through-Bolt | 100-150 | 74-111 |
| Steering Arm to Tie Rod, Castellated Nut | 75-105 | 55-77 |
| Steering Stop Bolt Lock Nut | 50-70 | 37-52 |
| Steering Drag Link to Steering Arm Castellated Nut | 77-103 | 57-75 |
| Steering Arm, Castellated Nut | 75-105 | 55-77 |
| Spindle Pin Lock Bolt, Nut | 50-70 | 37-52 |
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp to Frame | 25-34 | 18-25 |
| Stabilizer Link Through-Bolt | 77-110 | 57-81 |
| Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar, Nut | 24-31 | 18-33 |
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp to Frame | 68-92 | 50-68 |
| Description | F-150 | F-250, F-350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm | Lb-Ft | Nm | Lb-Ft | |
| Axle to Pivot Bracket Nut and Bolt | 149-201 | 110-148 | 149-201 | 110-148 |
| Axle-to-Radius Arm Nut and Bolt | 340-460 | 250-339 | 255-345 | 188-254 |
| Axle-to-Upper Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Nut | 68-92 | 50-67 | 68-92 | 50-67 |
| Axle Pivot Bracket (Left) to Upper Frame Bolt | 88-118 | 65-87 | 88-118 | 65-87 |
| Axle Pivot Bracket (Left) Side Retainer to Frame Nut | 113-153 | 84-112 | 113-153 | 84-112 |
| Ball Joint (Lower) to Axle Nut | 112-152 | 83-112 | 112-152 | 83-112 |
| Coil Spring to Lower Retainer Nut | 112-152 | 83-112 | 112-152 | 83-112 |
| Coil Spring Upper Retainer to Spring Seat Nut and Bolt | 17-23 | 13-17 | 17-23 | 13-17 |
| Jounce Bumper to Frame Bolt | 19-30 | 14-22 | 19-30 | 14-22 |
| Radius Arm to Rear Bracket Nut | 113-153 | 83-112 | 113-153 | 83-112 |
| Radius Arm Rear Bracket to Frame Bolt | 104-149 | 77-110 | 104-149 | 77-110 |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Bracket Nut and Bolt | 60-80 | 44-59 | 60-80 | 44-59 |
| Shock Absorber to Upper Spring Seat Nut | 34-48 | 25-35 | 34-48 | 25-35 |
| Shock Absorber Bracket to Radius Arm Nut and Bolt | 32-58 | 23-42 | 52-58 | 23-42 |
| Shock Absorber Bracket to Frame | 68-92 | 50-68 | 68-92 | 50-68 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link to Bracket | 71-100 | 52-74 | 71-100 | 52-74 |
| Stabilizer Bar Link to Stabilizer Bar | 72-108 | 53-80 | 72-108 | 53-80 |
| Stabilizer Bar Retainer to Frame Crossmember Mounting Bracket | 34-46 | 25-34 | 34-46 | 25-34 |
| Steering Linkage to Spindle Nut | 77-103 | 57-75 | 77-103 | 57-75 |
| Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut | 23-34 | 17-25 | 23-34 | 17-25 |
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft |
|---|---|---|
| F-150, Bronco 5-Lug Wheel 1/2-20 | 135 | 100 |
| F-250, F-350 8-Lug Wheel 9/16-18 | 190 | 140 |
| F-Super Duty and F-Super Duty Stripped Chassis Vehicles 10-Lug Wheel 9/16-18 | 190 | 140 |