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Ford Bronco Tailgate Installation Diagram - Exploded Parts & Part Numbers
Reference · 1978-1979 BroncoAll 79 exploded parts diagrams
Exploded parts breakdown showing Bronco and F-Series tailgate assembly, torsion bar, hinges and hardware with Ford part numbers.
Part of 1978-1979 Ford Bronco Exploded Parts Diagrams
This is a scanned page (44-86-3) from a Ford factory shop manual, section 'Tailgate: Bronco and F-Series,' showing FIG. 3, 'Tailgate Installtion: Bronco.' The page contains four exploded-view line drawings of the Bronco tailgate installation. The upper-left drawing identifies the tailgate torsion bar, support (9840214), cover (9843121), lubrication points, screw (55926-S2), and tailgate assembly (9840709). The lower-left drawing (View A) shows lubrication points on the tailgate assembly (9840709), bracket assemblies (98430A32), and screw and washer assemblies (57472-S40). The upper-right drawing details the pillar-side hardware: striker (71431F53), shim (7143152), right-side-only retainer (9840732), washers (383180-S40, 383178-S40), nut and washer assembly (45347-S36), screws (379790-S39), hinge (9843000-1), support cable (7143052), screw and washer assembly (57472-S40), and the torsion balance bar. The lower-right drawing (View B) shows the cable (7143052), hinge, bar, bolt (383178-S40), washer (383180-S40), and screw and washer assembly (57048-S36). The drawing reference number is N4235-2A. Readers can learn all Ford service part numbers for Bronco tailgate hinges, cables, torsion bar hardware, and fasteners, plus where lubrication is required.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ford part number for the Bronco tailgate assembly?
- The diagram labels the tail gate assembly as part number 9840709.
- What part number is the Bronco tailgate support cable?
- The cable is shown as part number 7143052 in both the upper-right view and View B.
- What hinge part number does the Bronco tailgate use?
- The hinge is labeled 9843000-1 in the diagram.
- Is the tailgate retainer used on both sides?
- No: the retainer, part number 9840732, is marked 'RIGHT SIDE ONLY.'
- What fasteners attach the tailgate hardware?
- The diagram calls out screw 55926-S2, screw 379790-S39, screw and washer assemblies 57472-S40 and 57048-S36, bolt 383178-S40, washers 383180-S40 and 383178-S40, and nut and washer assembly 45347-S36.
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