Yo Whipsaw,
You can find the torques, diagrams, removal/installation etc. info in
96 Bronco-F-Series Workshop Manual (PARTIAL) by FORD via
http://www.diesel-da...stj/stjleft.htm
96 is same as most earlier years especially 92-96, except for:
92 through 95 uses the Electronic Engine Control, version Four (EEC-IV, aka On Board Diagnostics (OBD-I)) engine management computer.
96 uses the OBD-II (EEC-V) engine management computer;
4WABS (93-96);
RABS (87-92);
Air Bag (94-96);
3 ***** Automatic Locking Hubs (Built from May 95 through 96); Spark Plug Wire Routing & Firing Order (The firing order for 1987-1993 5.0Ls is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The firing order for 1994- 96 5.0Ls & all 5.8Ls is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.);
R134a in 94-96;
2-piece Spindle Rolling Diaphragm Seal (RDS) used on 5/95 to 96 Broncos & F Series 1/2-ton 4WD;
Speed density EFI uses a Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP), a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), an Air Intake Temperature Sender (ACT) that gives the engine certain volumetric efficiencies over it's RPM range. Speed density EFI also uses what is called bank fire injection. 4 injectors are fired at one time on each side of the engine (only 2 wires for firing injectors from EEC-IV).
Mass Air Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), aka Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) in 95 5.8 California models and in all 96s. Mass Air directly reads the mass of air (or number of molecules of air). By doing this, it can detect the changes in the volume of air, in addition to it's pressure & temperature. Mass air has one separate wire for each injector & fires them twice for every power stroke of the engine. This makes the injector timing more accurate & will help emissions along with power.
96 5.8 do not have the Air Injection (AIR), Secondary Air Injection; Pump (Smog Pump), Thermactor Air Bypass (TAB) & Thermactor Air Diverter (TAD) Solenoids; Diverter, Check & Bypass Valves, Cross-Over Tube, etc. But 96 5.0 does have the system.
Only 95 5.8L California models & all 96 have the Differential Pressure Feedback (DPFE) Sensor instead of EGR Valve Position (EVP) Sensor.
The 96, Vapor Management Valve (VMV) replaces the canister purge valve (CanP valve) used in EEC IV. But the 96 manual still shows CanP valve probably because it was a late addition to the 96 production line.
The Speed Control Deactivation Switch (SCDS) in a 93 Bronco is located on the driver side frame rail, but in 94 through 96 it is on the master cylinder.
Still researching other differences.
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See Specifications in each section for mote torques.
Section 00-03: has Maintenance and Lubrication
Ford tech writers got dizzy and placed lubrication info in the component sections and here.
THE mild 'thud' may be a balll joint; see Ball Joint Inspection
Refer to
Ball Joints, Front Suspension Upper Arm and Lower, Twin I-Beam Front Axle Equipped with Joints, under Component Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
Refer to
Section 04-01A for service to ball joint assembly on 4x2 vehicles. For 4x4 vehicles, refer to
Section 05-03A or Section 05-03B.
Ball Joint, Lower, Inspection
Refer to
Ball Joints, Front Suspension Upper Arm and Lower, Twin I-Beam Front Axle Equipped with Joints, under Component Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section.
See
Section 04-00: Suspension, Service
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Inspection and Verification for: shock absorber, excessive front wheel bearing end play, bent steering linkage or excessively worn joints, etc...
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