Section 04-01A: Suspension, Front, 4x2
1997 F-Series Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Bushing, Spindle, F-Super Duty

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Bushing ReplacerT88T-3110-AH
Driver HandleT80T-4000-W
Kingpin ReamerT88T-3110-BH

Removal and Installation

  1. NOTE: The bronze spindle bushings have an inside diameter of 33 mm (1.301 inch).

    Remove the front wheel spindle (3105).

    Spindle Bushing, Cutaway View

    Spindle Bushing Removal/Installation Tools

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1T88T-3110-BHKingpin Reamer
    2T88T-3110-AHBushing Replacer
    3—T Stamping (Use for Top Bushing Installation)
    4—B Stamping (Use for Bottom Bushing Installation)
    5T80T-4000-WDriver Handle

  1. Remove and discard the seal from the bottom of the upper bushing bore of the upper spindle yoke.

  1. Remove and install the top spindle bushing as follows:

    1. NOTE: Each side of the Bushing Replacer Driver is marked with a T or a B. Use the side with the T stamping to install the top spindle bushing. Use the side with the B stamping to install the bottom spindle bushing.

      NOTE: The bushing must be installed on the tool so the open end grooves will face outward when installed.

      Install the driver handle through the bottom bore. Position a new bushing on the T side stamping of the bushing replacer.
    1. Position the new bushing and driver over the old bushing. Insert the handle into the driver and drive the old bushing out while the new bushing is driven in. Drive until the tool is seated.
    1. Bushing will then be seated at the proper depth (2.03 mm [0.080 inch] minimum from bottom of upper spindle boss).

    1. NOTE: The bushing must be installed on the tool so the open-end grooves will face outward when installed.

      Remove and install the bottom spindle bushing. Install the driver handle through the top bushing bore. Position a new bushing on the B side stamping of the bushing replacer.

    1. Position the new bushing and driver over the old bushing in the bottom spindle bore. Insert the handle into the driver and drive the old bushing out while the new bushing is driven in. Drive until the tool is seated.

      The bottom bushing will then be seated at the proper depth (3.30 mm [0.130 inch] minimum from the top of the lower spindle boss).

  1. Ream the new bushings to 0.025-0.076 mm (0.001-0.003 inch) larger than the diameter of a new spindle pin. Ream the top bushing first with the reamer tool.

    1. Install the smaller diameter of the tool through the top bore and into the bottom bore until the reaming threads are in position in the top bushing.

    1. NOTE: The larger diameter portion of the tool will act as a pilot in the top bushing to properly ream the bottom bushing.

      Turn the tool until the threads exit the top bushing. Ream the bottom bushing.

    1. Clean all the metal shavings from the bronze bushings after reaming. Coat the bushings and spindle pin with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

  1. Install a new seal on bushing replacer on the side with the T stamping. Install the handle into the driver and push the seal into position in the bottom of the top bushing bore.

  1. Remove the front wheel spindle from the vise and install.