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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996ECONOLINE E250, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.8 HREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDRIVESHAFT & UNIVERSAL JOINTSDRIVE SHAFTSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Ford Econoline E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H
Torque Specifications
1996 Ford Econoline E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 HSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Bearing Bracket Support Bolt | ||||
| Bronco, F-Series & Van | 39-53 (53-72) | |||
| Motorhome Chassis | 50-70 (68-95) | |||
| Coupling Shaft-To-Yoke Nut | ||||
| F-Series & Van | ||||
| 5/8" | 148-164 (201-222) | |||
| 3/4" | 175-240 (237-325) | |||
| 7/8" | 250-300 (339-407) | |||
| 1" | 160 (217) | |||
| Drive Shaft-To-Front Axle Yolk Bolt | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
| F350 | 20-28 (27-38) | |||
| All Others | 8-15 (11-20) | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| F150/250 | 22-30 (30-41) | |||
| F250 Heavy Duty, F350 & F-Super Duty | 8-15 (11-20) | |||
| Drive Shaft-to-Parking Brake Assembly | ||||
| Van | 15-21 (20-28) | |||
| Drive Shaft-To-Rear Axle Bolt | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
| Flange Type | ||||
| Bronco, F-Series | 65-87 (88-118) | |||
| Van | 61-87 (83-118) | |||
| Strap Type | ||||
| Bronco & F-Series | 25-40 (34-54) | |||
| Van (Super Duty) | 15-21 (20-28) | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| F150/250 | 70-95 (102-129) | |||
| F250 Heavy Duty, F350 & F-Super Duty | 25-40 (34-54) | |||
| Van | ||||
| One-Piece Drive Shaft | 61-87 (83-118) | |||
| 2-Piece Drive Shaft | 15-21 (20-28) | |||
| Drive Shaft-To-Transmission | ||||
| Bronco & F-Series | 25-40 (34-54) | |||
| Van (Super Duty) | 15-21 (20-28) | |||
| Front Drive Shaft-To-Transfer Case Bolt | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
| Bronco & F350 | 20-28 (27-38) | |||
| F150/250 | ||||
| Flange Type | 65-87 (88-118) | |||
| Strap Type | 8-15 (11-20) | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| F150/250 | 65-88 (88-119) | |||
| F250 Heavy Duty, F350 & F-Super Duty | 20-28 (27-38) | |||
| Rear Drive Shaft-To-Transfer Case | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
| Bronco & F-Series | 61-87 (83-118) | |||
| F150/250 | 65-88 (88-119) | |||
| "U" Bolts | ||||
| 5/16" | 8-15 (11-20) | |||
| 3/8" | 18-26 (24-35) | |||
| 7/16" | 30-40 (41-54) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.