F 350 2WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Axle Beam: Description and Operation
One end of each axle is attached to the front wheel spindle and a radius arm. The other end is attached to a frame pivot bracket on the opposite side of
the vehicle.
The single I-beam axle is held to the leaf springs by spring seats and U-bolts and nuts. The front wheel spindle is held in place on the axle by a spindle
pin, which pivots on bronze bushings-that are pressed into the upper and lower eyes of the spindle. A thrust bearing is installed between the lower
spindle eye and the axle. This bearing supports the load of the axle.