Ford F250 Axle Torque Specifications

The Ford F250 was introduced in 1999. The truck fell into the category of "Super Duty," and was a full-sized pickup. The F250 was equipped with a powerful engine that delivered constant power to the wheels.

Differential Axle Housing

  • The axle-housing vents on the F250 require between 8 and 18 foot-pounds of torque. The axle-housing-cover bolts require between 28 and 39 foot-pounds of torque.

Full Floating Axle

  • The hub nut that holds the F250's axle requires 70 foot-pounds of torque. The hub bolts require 77 foot-pounds of torque. The maximum torque to rotate the hub is 1.7 foot-pounds, when the end play is zero.

Parts Replacement

  • The axles for a F250 are supplied by Ford. The OEM part number for the front axle is "2C3Z3010AA," and it is priced at $1163. The OEM part number for the rear axle is "F81Z4010GA," and it's recommended manufacturers price is $1203. The prices are current as of 2011.