Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Install the spring.
1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower control arm.
2. Swing the arm into the fender well.
2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard of the spring seat and raise the arm into position.
3. NOTE: The front suspension lower arm nuts must be tightened with the suspension at curb height.
Install the bolts and nuts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
4. Make sure the spring is correctly positioned in the front suspension lower arm.
1. Spring must not cover this hole.
2. Spring must cover this hole.
5. Remove the special tool.
6. Move the jack stand under the front suspension lower arm ball joint and raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the previously established alignment mark (curb height).
7. Tighten the nuts.
8. Remove the jack stand.
9. Install the power rack and pinion steering gear.
10. Position the intermediate shaft and install the bolt.
11. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the front suspension lower arm.
1. Install the link and bushing.
2. Install the nut.
12. Connect the tie-rod end to the spindle.
1. Install the tie-rod end into the spindle.
2. Install the nut.
3. Install a new cotter pin.
13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. 14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part ...
Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
comp ...
Other materials:
Fuel Tank And Lines (Description and Operation)
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The vehicle utilizes a retur ...
Disassembly
1. NOTE: The index mark on the output shaft must be aligned with the
index mark on the output
shaft ring gear during the assembly procedure.
Remove the ring gear snap ring.
2. Separate the ring gear and output shaft.
3. Remove the three output shaft seal ...
Shift Point Road Test
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating
correctly.
1. Bring engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with transmission range selector lever in (D)
position.
3. NOTE: Shift speed ranges a ...
