Section 05-03B: Axle, Front Drive, Dana Model 60 Monobeam | 1996 F-350 4x4 Workshop Manual |
| Description | Specification | Description | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backlash Between Ring Gear and Pinion | 0.13-0.23mm (0.005-0.009 Inch) | Pinion Bearing Preload (with New Bearings) | 2.25-4.52 Nm (20-40 Lb-In) |
| Backlash Maximum Variation Between Teeth | 0.05mm (0.002 Inch) | Pinion Bearing Preload (with New Bearings) | 2.25-4.52 Nm (20-40 Lb-In) |
| Axle Model | Ford Specification | Approximate Capacities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liters | U.S. Pts. | Imp. Pts. | ||
| 60 | Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, XY-80W90-QL or -KL or Equivalent Meeting Ford Specification WSP-M2C197-A | 2.8 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| 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 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) seat wheel bearings. Back nut off 90 degrees (1/4 turn). | ||
| Wheel Retainer (Nut), Automatic Locking Hub | While rotating front disc brake hub and rotor, tighten 68 Nm (50 lb-ft) seat wheel bearings. Back nut off 90 degrees (1/4 turn). Tighten 1.8 Nm (16 lb-in). | ||