Section 05-03A: Axle, Front Drive, Dana Models 44 and 50 | 1996 F-150, F-250 4x4 and Bronco Workshop Manual |
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Drive Pinion Preload | 2.25-3.4 Nm (20-30 Lb-In) |
| Ring Gear Backlash | 0.13-0.23mm (0.005-0.009 Inch). No More than 0.08mm (0.003 Inch) Variation in Any Three Places. |
| Differential Gear — Torque-to-Turn | Less than 3.4 Nm (30 Lb-In) |
| Axle Model | Approximate Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Pints | Imperial Pints | Liters | |
| Dana 44 — IFS | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Dana 50 — IFS | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
Note: Use 4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C191-A. Add 0.089L (3 ounces) of Ford Friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C196-A, if equipped with Limited Slip (Dana 44 IFS Only).
| Description | Nm | Lb-Ft | Lb-In |
|---|---|---|---|
| End Yoke Nut | 244-271 | 180-200 | — |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 108-122 | 80-90 | — |
| Differential Retaining Bolts | 41-54 | 30-40 | — |
| Ring Gear Bolts (Grade 9) (Model 44) | 95-122 | 70-90 | — |
| Ring Gear Bolts (Grade 9) (Model 50) | 129-142 | 95-105 | — |
| Support Arm Tabs to Carrier Bolts | 115-135 | 85-100 | — |
| Driveshaft to Yoke Nuts and U-Bolts | 11-20 | 8-15 | — |
| Coil Spring/Insulator to Lower Spring Seat | 95-135 | 90-100 | — |
| Upper Spring Retainer and Screw | 35-45 | — | 26-33 |
| Axle Assembly to Crossmember Pivot Bolt — F-150/Bronco | 212-288 | 156-212 | — |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Plate U-Bolts | 113-153 | 83-113 | — |
| Top Ball Joint Stud Nuta | 136 Nm | 100 | — |
| Bottom Ball Joint Stud Nuta | 123-149 | 91-110 | |
| Spindle to Steering Knuckle Nuts (Both Sides) (Model 50) | 68-81 | 50-60 | — |
| Spindle to Steering Knuckle Nuts (Both Sides) (Model 44) | 47 | 35 | — |
| Front Axle Bearing and Pivot Bracket to Crossmember Nuts | 88-118 | 65-87 | — |
| Radius Arm to Axle Lower Bolt | 435-461 | 320-340 | — |
| Radius Arm to Axle Upper Stud | 325-351 | 240-259 | — |
| Wheel Bearing Retainer Nut (Automatic Locking Hub) | 1.8 | — | 16 |
| Wheel Bearing Lock Nut — Inner (Manual Locking Hub) | 68b | 50b | — |
| Wheel Bearing Lock Nut — Outer (Manual Locking Hub) | 217-278 | 160-205 | — |
| Locking Hub Cap — Capscrew | 4-6 | — | 35-53 |
| Axle Assembly to Crossmember Pivot Bolt (F-250) | 149-201 | 110-148 | — |
| Lower Shock Bracket (Front) Bolts | 34-46 | 25-34 | — |
| Radius Arm Bracket (Front) Bolts | 26-34 | 19-25 | — |
| Spring Insulator Sleeve Nut (F-250) | 170-230 | 125-170 | — |
| Radius Arm Bracket (Rear) Nuts | 76-104 | 56-77 | — |
| Front Shock Lower Mounting Nut (Except Bronco w/Quad Shocks) | 60-80 | 44-59 | — |
| Front Shock Upper Mounting Nut (F-150 and Bronco) | 34-46 | 25-34 | — |
| Front Axle Bumper Bracket Nut (F-250) | 77-103 | 57-80 | — |
| Front Shock Upper Mounting Nut (F-250) | 60-80 | 44-59 | — |
| Front Shock Lower Mounting Nut (Bronco with Quad Shocks) | 53-72 | 39-53 | — |
| Front Spring Mounting Bracket Nuts (F-250) | 47-78 | 35-60 | — |