Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Suspension
Torque Specifications

- Wheel Studs
- Wheel Hub and Bearing
- Arm - Lower
- Bar - Stabilizer
- Link - Stabilizer Bar
- Bushing - Stabilizer Bar
- Spindle
- Shock Absorber
- Spring
Toe Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends while
loosening the nuts.
2. Rotate the toe link to the correct toe setting.
3. Tighten the nuts.
To ...
Wheel Studs
Removal
1. Remove the wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel
Hub and Bearing in
this section.
2. Using a press, remove the wheel stud (1107) from the wheel hub.
Installation
1 ...
Other materials:
Piston - Ring-to-Groove Clearance
1. Inspect the piston for ring land damage or accelerated wear.
2. Measure the piston ring-to-groove clearance.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
to the a ...
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components:
front bumper
front bumper cover
front bumper cover (Co ...
Support Straps
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel suppl ...
