What vehicle and system does this diagram cover?

It covers the swing-away spare wheel (tire) carrier for the 1978 Ford Bronco, labeled 'SWING AWAY - SPARE WHEEL, 1978/ BRONCO'.

What do the starred (★) part numbers in the diagram mean?

A footnote states '★REFER TO BODY GROUP NUMBER' — starred items are referenced in the body parts group.

Was this carrier a factory-installed option?

The diagram includes the note 'FACTORY INSTALLED CARRIER', indicating it depicts the factory-installed swing-away carrier.

What is the illustration reference number for this diagram?

The illustration is identified as P-14554.

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1978 Ford Bronco Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier Exploded Parts Diagram

Exploded swing-away spare wheel carrier diagram with hinge, latch and fasteners

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Exploded parts illustration of a Bronco swing-away spare wheel carrier showing hinge, latch, brackets and fasteners.

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This document is a factory exploded parts diagram for the swing-away spare wheel (tire) carrier on the 1978 Ford Bronco. The illustration shows the rear of the vehicle with the spare wheel carrier assembly exploded into its individual components, including the pivot/hinge hardware mounted to the body, the vertical carrier arm, latch hardware, and the spare wheel mounting bracket, with the spare tire shown at right. Each component is identified by a Ford part number callout, such as basic numbers 1A366, 1A401, 1A475, 1A477, 1A361, 1A398, 1440, 1424, 1462, 1469, 1479, 1487, and 1386, along with standard hardware part numbers like 379930-S (MM-173-M), 377798-S (CC-40-M), 384872-S (UU-52-AU), 387399-S (II-240-N and II-263-N), 385113-S (MM-260-B), 44719-S (X-17), 37472-S/57472-S (B-339-V), 75947-S, 97502-S, 379430-S, 388189-S, and 44710A. Items marked with a star (★) are noted to refer to the body group number. A note indicates "FACTORY INSTALLED CARRIER." The illustration reference number is P-14554. A reader can use this diagram to identify the correct Ford part numbers for repairing or rebuilding the swing-away spare tire carrier on a 1978 Bronco.

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Frequently asked questions

What vehicle and system does this diagram cover?: It covers the swing-away spare wheel (tire) carrier for the 1978 Ford Bronco, labeled 'SWING AWAY - SPARE WHEEL, 1978/ BRONCO'.
What do the starred (★) part numbers in the diagram mean?: A footnote states '★REFER TO BODY GROUP NUMBER' — starred items are referenced in the body parts group.
What hardware part numbers are used on the carrier?: Hardware callouts include 379930-S (MM-173-M), 377798-S (CC-40-M), 384872-S (UU-52-AU), 387399-S (II-240-N and II-263-N), 385113-S (MM-260-B), 44719-S (X-17), 37472-S/57472-S (B-339-V), 75947-S, 97502-S, 379430-S, 388189-S, and 44710A.
Was this carrier a factory-installed option?: The diagram includes the note 'FACTORY INSTALLED CARRIER', indicating it depicts the factory-installed swing-away carrier.
What is the illustration reference number for this diagram?: The illustration is identified as P-14554.