Ford Bronco Tailgate Exploded Parts Diagram - Hinge, Torsion Bar & Torque Specs

This document is a four-panel exploded parts diagram showing the tailgate assembly and related hardware for a Ford Bronco. The top-left view shows the tailgate assembly (40709) with its access cover (43121), support (40214), tailgate torsion bar, and attaching screws (55926-S2 and 55962-S2), with lubrication points indicated. The top-right view details the tailgate mounting at the panel and pillar, including the striker (431F52), shim (43152), retainer used on the right side only (40732), cable (43052), hinge (43000-1), torsion bar, and fasteners with torque specifications: screw 379790-S39 tightened to 17-27 N·m (12-20 ft-lb) and bolt 383178-S40 tightened to 28-40 N·m (20-30 ft-lb). The bottom-left detail (View A) shows the bracket assembly (430A32) on the underside of the tailgate with screw and washer assemblies 57472-S40 torqued to 8-14 N·m (6-11 ft-lb) and lubrication points. The bottom-right detail (View B) shows the hinge, torsion bar, stop (444A16), washer (383180-S40), and hinge bolt torque. A reader can learn part numbers, fastener specifications, torque values, and assembly relationships for servicing or rebuilding the tailgate.