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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - 8.8" RING GEAR DIFFERENTIALSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, Automatic
Torque Specifications
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS Sensor Bolt | 25-30 (34-41) | |||||
| Axle Shaft Bolt (Full-Floating) | 60-80 (81-108) | |||||
| Backing Plate Retainer Nut | ||||||
| Except F250 | 20-40 (27-54) | |||||
| F250 | 50-70 (68-95) | |||||
| Bearing Cap Bolt | 70-85 (95-115) | |||||
| Brake Junction Block Bolt | 25-30 (34-41) | |||||
| Driveshaft-To-Circular Companion Flange Bolt | 70-95 (95-129) | |||||
| Driveshaft-To-Half Round Companion Flange Bolt | 10-15 (14-21) | |||||
| Housing Cover Bolt | 15-20 (21-27) | |||||
| Hub Nut (Full-Floating) | (1) 55-65 (75-88) | |||||
| Pinion Nut (Minimum) | (2) 160 (217) | |||||
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 15-30 (21-41) | |||||
| Ring Gear Bolt | 70-85 (95-115) | |||||
| Shock Absorber Nut | ||||||
| Lower | 27-41 (37-56) | |||||
| Upper | 41-63 (56-85) | |||||
| Stabilizer Bar Nut | 30-42 (41-57) | |||||
| "U" Bolt Nut | 88-108 (119-146) | |||||
| Wheel Lug Nut | 100 (136) | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.