Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Install the bearing.
1. Position the knuckle on the press.
2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the knuckle until the bearing clears the snap ring groove and bottoms out in the bore.
2. Install the snap ring.
3. CAUTION: The bearing inner race must be supported during hub installation.
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the bearing.
Install the hub.
1. Position the knuckle in a press, making sure the wheel bearing inner race is supported with the appropriate step plate adapter.
2. Using the special tool, install the hub.
4. Install the dust shield and new bolts.
5. Inspect the bearing dust seal. If necessary, install a new dust seal.
6. Using a hammer and chisel, remove the dust seal.
7. Using the special tools, install the dust seal.
8. Install the knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle-Cobra in this section.
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 ...
Wheel Studs
Special Tool(s)
C-Frame and Clamp Assembly
211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and syst ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...
Release Cable - Clutch
Removal
CAUTION: Whenever the clutch release lever cable (7K553) is
disconnected for any
reason, such as transmission removal, clutch pedal components or clutch
release lever cable
replacement, it is imperative the correct method for installing the clut ...
Removal
1. Remove the rear defrost connectors if necessary.
2. Remove the nuts retaining the well sling and convertible top tacking
strips.
3. Remove the three tacking strips.
4. Mark the top of the convertible top skin around the top of all three
tacking s ...
