Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Install the bearing, snap ring, hub and dust shield. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub-Cobra in this section.
2. Install the knuckle.
1. Position the knuckle on the lower suspension arm and bushing.
2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
3. Connect the axle shaft to the hub.
1. Making sure the splines on the shaft line up with the splines in the hub, install the axle shaft into the hub.
2. Install a new retainer. Do not tighten the retainer at this time.
4. Connect the upper suspension arm and bushing to the knuckle.
1. Position the upper suspension arm and bushing on the knuckle.
2. Install a new cam bolt and a new nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
5. Connect the toe link to the knuckle.
1. Position the toe link in the knuckle.
2. Install a new nut.
3. Install a new cotter pin
6. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the lower suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the lower suspension arm and bushing.
Connect the shock absorber to the lower suspension arm and bushing and install the bolt and a new nut.
7. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the previously established alignment mark (curb height).
8. Tighten the nut.
9. Make sure the marks on the cam bolt and the upper suspension arm and bushing made during removal are aligned, and tighten the nut.
10. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
11. Install the rear brake disc.
12. Install the parking brake cable and conduit into the knuckle.
13. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the rear brake caliper and install the clip.
14. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the parking brake lever.
15. CAUTION: The axle retainer must be tightened with the brakes applied and the wheels off the ground to make sure of correct bearing seating. Failure to do so can cause the retainer to loosen, causing extensive vehicle damage and loss of vehicle control.
Lower the vehicle and apply the parking brake or service brakes.
16. Tighten the retainer.
17. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as 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 ...
Toe Link - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
Steering Arm Remover
211-003 (T64P-9171-A)
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Other materials:
Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
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Countershaft
Special Tool(s)
Plate, Bearing Oil Seal
205-090 (T75L-1165-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing
Cone
205-004 (T53T-4621-B)
Remover/Installer, Bearing
Tube
308-025 ( ...
1-2 Accumulator
Removal
1. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston
retaining ring.
2. NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for
reference during assembly.
Remove the 1-2 accumulator.
1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover.
2. ...