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Installation & Adjustment (Bronco & F150 With Dana 44 IFS & Automatic Locking Hubs & F250 HD With Dana 50 IFS)

  1. If bearings are replaced, drive new races into hub. Install inner bearing and seal into hub. Install hub on spindle. Install outer bearing and adjusting nut.
  2. Using spanner lock nut wrench, tighten inner lock nut to 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m). Back off inner lock nut and retighten to 30-40 ft. lbs. (41-54 N.m). While rotating hub, back off inner lock nut 1/4 turn (90 degrees).
  3. Install lock washer so key is positioned into spindle groove. Rotate inner lock nut so pin is aligned into nearest lock washer hole. Install and tighten outer lock nut to 160-205 ft. lbs. (217-278 N.m). Check hub and rotor assembly end play. End play should be 0-.004" (0-.10 mm). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Dana Model 35 IFS Front Drive Axle Assembly (Typical)
    G121034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.