Section 05-00: Axle and Driveshaft, Service
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 4x2 and 4x4, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Axle Shaft End Play

Axle shaft end play for 8.8- and 10.25-inch (semi-float) axles is allowable up to 0.762mm (0.030 inch), but can be as low as 0.127mm (0.005 inch). It is controlled by the u-washer (4N237) that holds the axle shaft (4234) in the pocket of the differential side gear (4236). To reduce clearance, replace differential side gears, Traction-Lok® clutch plates, if equipped, thrust washers or axle shafts as required.

Rear Driveline Angles, Bronco 4x4 (Curb Load)
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans-
mission
Rear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Driveshaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Capacity
26605.0/5.8M5ODF4TA-DSE3.55/4.103800155.655.511.910.8
26604.9/5.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-DSE3.08/3.553800155.655.512.510.8



Rear Driveline Angles, F-150 4x4 (Curb Load)
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
29674.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-LB3.08/3.553800186.085.513.74.9
29674.9/5.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-LB3.553800186.085.514.34.9
29675.04R70WF4TA-LB3.31/3.553800186.085.513.64.9
33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-LB3.08/3.553800186.085.59.34.9
33785.04R70WF4TA-LB3.31/3.553800186.085.59.04.9
33784.9/5.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-LB3.08/3.553800186.085.59.54.9
33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.59.14.9
33785.04R70WF4TA-JB3.31/3.553800181.525.59.04.8
33784.9/5.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.59.34.8
35264.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.58.24.8
35265.04R70WF4TA-JB3.31/3.553800181.525.58.14.8
35265.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.58.34.8
39374.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.54.77.84.8
39375.04R70WF4TA-JB3.31/3.553800181.525.54.87.84.8
39375.0/5.8E4ODF4TA-JB3.08/3.553800181.525.54.67.84.8



Rear Driveline Angles, F-250 4x4 (Curb Load)
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
39375.8/7.3/7.5E4ODF2TA-VB3.55/4.10a6250229.75.57.99.27.0
39375.8M5HDbF2TA-VB3.55/4.10a6250229.75.57.79.27.0
39377.3/7.5M5HDcF2TA-VB3.55/4.10a6250229.75.57.59.46.7
39375.8/7.5C6F2TA-VB3.55/4.10a6250229.75.57.49.36.7
33785.8/7.5M5HDbE3TA-TA3.55/4.10a6250213.45.511.46.7
33785.0/7.3/7.5E4ODE3TA-TA3.55/4.10a6250213.45.511.86.7
33785.8/7.5C6F3TA-TA3.55/4.10a6250213.45.511.16.7
33787.3M5HDbF3TA-TA3.55/4.10a6250213.45.511.26.7

a 7.3D-4.10 only.
b Wide ratio/close ratio.
c Close ratio.


Rear Driveline Angles, F-350 4x4 (Curb Load)
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
33785.8/7.3/7.5E4ODF3TA-TA3.55/4.106250183.925.511.25.9
33785.8/7.5C6F3TA-TA3.55/4.106250183.925.510.55.9
33785.8/7.5M5HDaF3TA-TA3.55/4.106250183.925.510.95.9
33787.3M5HDbF3TA-TA3.55/4.106250183.925.510.75.9
a Wide ratio/close ratio.
b Close ratio.


Rear Driveline Angles, F-150 4x2 (Curb Load)
ModelWheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
REG. CAB29674.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-RA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.58.46.0
REG. CAB29674.9/5.8E4ODF4TA-RA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.58.96.0
REG. CAB29675.04R70WF4TA-RA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.58.46.0
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-NB2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.56.46.0
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-NB2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.55.07.66.0
REG. CAB33784.9M5HDF4TA-NB2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.55.17.66.0
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0
/5.8
E4ODF4TA-NB2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.56.56.0
REG. CAB33785.04R7OWF4TA-NB2.73
3.08
3.55
3800185.85.56.46.0
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.66.1
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.55.07.96.1
REG. CAB33784.9M5HDF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.55.17.96.1
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0
/5.8
E4ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.76.1
REG. CAB33785.04R70WF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.66.1
SUPER CAB35264.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.67.66.1
SUPER CAB35264.9/5.0
/5.8
E4ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.67.76.1
SUPER CAB35265.04R70WF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.56.67.66.1
SUPER CAB39374.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.53.46.76.1
SUPER CAB39374.9/5.0
/5.8
E4ODF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.53.17.46.1
SUPER CAB39375.04R70WF4TA-GA2.73
3.08
3.55
3800192.15.53.47.36.1



Rear Driveline Angles, F-250 4x2 (Curb Load)
ModelWheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-KB3.55
4.10
5300190.645.57.07.2
REG. CAB33784.9/5.0M5ODF4TA-KB3.55
4.10
5300190.645.55.38.37.2
REG. CAB33784.9M5HDaF4TA-KB3.55
4.10
5300190.645.55.48.37.2
REG. CAB33784.9/5.8E4ODF4TA-KB3.55
4.10
5300190.645.57.17.2
REG. CAB33785.04R70WF4TA-KB3.55
4.10
5300190.645.57.07.2
HD
REG. CAB
33784.9/5.8/
7.5
M5HDaF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.55.410.06.3
HD
REG. CAB
33787.3M5HDbF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.55.410.36.3
HD
REG. CAB
33785.0/7.3/
7.5
E4ODF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.58.16.3
HD
REG. CAB
33784.9/5.8C6F3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.58.06.3
HD
REG. CAB
33785.8/7.5M5HDaE4TA-SA3.55
4.10
6250173.355.55.49.55.9
HD
REG. CAB
33787.3M5HDbE4TA-SA3.55
4.10
6250173.355.55.49.55.9
SUPER CAB39375.8/7.3/
7.5
E4ODF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.54.48.26.3
SUPER CAB39374.9/5.8C6F3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.54.58.06.3
SUPER CAB39375.8/7.5M5HDaF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.54.68.06.3
SUPER CAB39377.3M5HDbF3TA-TA3.55
4.10
6250199.075.54.78.06.3
SUPER CAB39375.8/7.5M5HDaE4TA-SA3.55
4.10
6250173.355.54.67.75.9
SUPER CAB39377.3M5HDbE4TA-SA3.55
4.10
6250173.355.54.77.75.9
a Wide ratio/close ratio.
b Close ratio.


Rear Driveline Angles, F-350 4x2
ModelWheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
REG. CAB33785.8/7.3/
7.5
E4ODE4TA-SA4.107400173.355.58.05.9
REG. CAB33785.8/7.5C6E4TA-SA4.107400173.355.57.95.9
REG. CAB33785.8/7.5M5HDaE4TA-SA4.107400173.355.55.49.35.9
REG. CAB33787.3M5HDbE4TA-SA4.107400173.355.55.49.35.9
CREW CAB42785.8/7.3/
7.5
E4ODF3TA-TA4.106250199.075.54.46.16.3
CREW CAB42784.9/5.8C6F3TA-TA3.55/4.106250199.075.54.56.16.3
CREW CAB42785.8/7.3/
7.5
M5HDF3TA-TA4.106250199.075.54.66.06.3
CHAS. CAB34754.9/5.8/
7.3/7.5
M5HDaF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.55.37.34.6
CHAS. CAB34754.9/5.8C6F4TA-HA3.55/4.108250156.745.55.37.34.6
CHAS. CAB34755.8/7.3/
7.5
E4ODF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.25.27.44.6
CHAS. CAB34757.3M5HDbF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.55.47.34.6
CHAS. CAB40854.9/5.0/
7.3/7.5
M5HDaF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.54.45.74.6
CHAS. CAB40854.9/5.8C6F4TA-HA3.55/4.108250156.745.54.15.84.6
CHAS. CAB40855.8/7.3/
7.5
E4ODF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.54.05.84.6
CHAS. CAB40857.3M5HDbF4TA-HA4.108250156.745.54.45.74.6
SUPER CAB39377.3/7.5E4ODF3TA-TA4.107400199.075.54.48.26.3
SUPER CAB39377.3M5HDbF3TA-TA4.107400199.075.54.78.16.3
SUPER CAB39377.3/7.5M5HDaF3TA-TA4.107400199.075.54.88.16.3
SUPER CAB39377.3/7.5C6F3TA-TA4.107400199.075.54.58.76.3
a Wide ratio.
b Close ratio.


Rear Driveline Angles, F-Super Duty (Curb Load)
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Axle RatioGVW Cap.
34757.3M5HDF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.54.6
34757.3/7.5E4ODF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.54.6
40857.3M5HDF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.54.6
40857.3/7.5E4ODF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.54.05.64.6
34757.5M5HDaF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.55.37.34.6
40857.5M5HDbF4TA-HA4.10
4.63
5.13
11000156.745.54.45.44.6
a Close ratio.
b Wide ratio/close ratio.


Rear Driveline Angles, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis
Wheel BaseEngine (L)Trans- missionRear SpringRear AxleBlocked Ride Height (mm)Engine Angle (Deg.)1st Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)2nd Coupling Shaft Angle (Deg.)Rear Drive- shaft Angle (Deg.)Pinion Angle (Deg.)
Ring GearGVW Cap.
1787.5E4ODE9TD-AE11.25110001715.54.4N/A5.73.4
1907.5E4ODE9TD-AE11.25110001715.54.4N/A4.63.4
2087.5E4ODE9TD-AE11.25110001715.54.13.04.83.4
2287.5E4ODE9TD-AE11.25110001715.53.72.34.33.4



Front Driveshaft, F-150, F-250, F-350 And Bronco 4x4 (Curb Load)
ModelWheelbaseEngine (L)TransmissionFront AxleEngine Angle (Degrees)Front Driveshaft Angle (Degrees)Pinion Angle (Degrees)
TypeGVW Cap.
Bronco and
F-150 (4x4)
AllAllC6
ZF-HD
4R70W
ZF-LD/R2
E4OD
Twin
I-Beam
W/Coil
Spring
3800 Lb.5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
0.03
0.01
-0.04
-0.14
-0.46
-0.09
4.39
4.39
4.39
4.39
4.39
4.39
F-250 (4x4)AllAllC6
ZF-HD
4R70W
ZF-LD/R2
E4OD
Twin
I-Beam
w/Leaf
Spring
4600 Lb.5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
2.79
2.77
2.69
2.54
2.06
2.45
6.73
6.73
6.73
6.73
6.73
6.73
F-350 (4x4)AllAllAllMono-Beam5000 Lb.5.52.504.50

 

Front And Rear Axle Lubricant Specifications And Capacities
Axle ModelVehicleApproximate Capacity
U.S. PintsImperial PintsLiters
Ford Axle — 8.8-Inch Ring GearaF-150, Bronco5.54.62.6
Ford Axle — 10.25-Inch Ring GearbF-250, F-350 (4x2 and 4x4) — Dual Rear Wheels7.46.13.5
Ford Axle — 10.25-Inch Ring GearbF-250, F-350 (4x4)7.46.13.5
Dana 44 IFS — FrontcF-150 (4x4), Bronco3.63.01.7
Dana 50 IFS — FrontcF-250 (4x4) HD3.83.21.8
Dana 60 — FrontdF-350 (4x4)5.94.92.8
Dana 80 — ReardF-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Motorhome Chassis8.256.83.9
a Use Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Add 4 U.S. ounces of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA (WSP-M2C196-A) or equivalent to Ford 8.8-inch limited slip rear axles.
b Use Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A to Ford 10.25-inch ring gear limited slip axles.
c Use 4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C191-A. Add 2 U.S. ounces of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C196-A to Dana front drive axle with limited slip differential (Dana 44IFS only).
d Use Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Add 8 U.S. ounces of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C196-A.


Drive Pinion Bearing Preload
DescriptionNmLb-In
Pinion Bearing Preload — 8.8- and 10.25-Inch Axle  
  • Used Bearingsa
0.9-1.58-14
  • New Bearingsa
1.8-3.316-29
Pinion Bearing Preload — Dana (Front Models 44 and 50)2.25-3.4020-30
Pinion Bearing Preload — Dana (Front Model 60 and Rear Axles)  
  • New Bearings
2.25-4.5220-40
  • Total (Pinion Plus Differential) Preload (Model 80)
bb
a With pinion seal installed.
b Add 0.5-1 Nm (6-9 lb-in), depending on ratio, to pinion preload.


Ring Gear Backlash
DescriptionmmInches
Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion Teeth  
  • 8.8- and 10.25-Inch Axlea
0.20-0.380.008-0.015
  • Dana Rear Axle (Model 80)
0.13-0.200.005-0.008
  • Dana Front Axles (All)
0.13-0.230.005-0.009
Backlash Maximum Variation Between Checkpoints  
  • 8.8- and 10.25-Inch Axle
0.1010.004
  • Dana Rear Axle (Model 80)
0.050.002
  • Dana Front Axles (Models 44 and 50)
0.080.003
  • Dana Front Axle (Model 60 Monobeam)
0.050.002
a 0.30-0.38mm (0.012-0.015 inch) preferred.


Ring Gear Runout
DescriptionmmInches
Maximum Runout of Back Face of Ring Gear  
  — All0.1010.004



Torque Specifications — Driveshaft
DescriptionBolt SizeTorque Limits
NmLb-Ft
Bolt Yoke to Coupling Shaft5/8-18
3/4-16
7/8-14
1-2
201-222a
238-325
339-406
216
148-164a
175-240
250-300
160
Nut — Rear Axle Shaft Universal Joint Kit — U-Bolt5/16-18
3/8-16
7/16-20
11-20
24-35
41-54
8-15
18-26
30-40
Coupling Shaft Driveshaft Center Bearing Bracket-to-Driveshaft CenterBearing Support7/16-1451-7338-54
Bolt — Driveshaft to Rear Axle Universal Joint Flange1/2-20123-14991-110
Bolt and Nut — Rear Axle Shaft Universal Joint1/2-2095-12961-70
Driveshaft to Circular Rear Axle Universal Joint FlangeM12 x 1.75 x 27.083-11863-86
Double Cardan Driveshaft and Coupling Shaft-to-Transfer Case Bolts5/16-2427-3321-24
Driveshaft and Coupling Shaft-to-Front and Rear Axle U-Bolt Nuts5/16-1811-208-15
Bolt — Strapb5/16-2434-5425-40
a Dana axle.
b F-250 H.D. and F-350 with M5HD transmission and F-Super Duty.


Torque Specifications — Dana Axle
DescriptionAxle Model
607080
NmLb-FtNmLb-FtNmLb-Ft
Pinion Shaft Nut339-366250-270339-366250-270596-677440-500
Differential Bearing Cap Bolts109-12280-90109-12280-90109-12280-90
Ring Gear Attaching Bolts, Grade 8136-163100-120136-163100-120
Ring Gear Attaching Bolts, Grade 9169-183125-135169-183125-135272-325200-240
Oil Filler Plug — 1/4-Inch Recess Drive20-3315-2420-3315-2420-3315-24
U-Joint Bolts21-2715-2021-2715-20
Cover to Housing Bolts41-5430-4041-5430-4041-5430-40



Torque Specifications — Ford Ring Gear And Pinion Bolts
DescriptionNmLb-Ft
8.8-Inch95-11570-85
10.25-Inch136-163100-120



Torque Specifications — Traction-Lok® Breakaway Torque
DescriptionNmLb-Ft
Traction-Lok® Breakaway Torque (Using Torque Tool T66L-4204-A)2720