Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

All vehicles

1. NOTE: Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary.

Install the upper insulator on the spring.

Spring - Coil

2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm.

Spring - Coil

3. Install the rear spring. Make sure the pigtail on the lower arm is at the rear of the vehicle and pointing toward the left side of the vehicle.

Spring - Coil

4. Install the pivot bolt.

1. Carefully raise the lower arm into position with the special tool 014-00942.

2. Install a new pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.

Spring - Coil

5. Remove the special tool 014-00942.

6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).

Spring - Coil

7. Tighten the lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt.

Spring - Coil

8. Lower the rear suspension and remove the jack stand.

Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine

9. Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Stabilizer Bar in this section.

All vehicles

10. Install the parking brake cable bracket and a new bolt.

Spring - Coil

11. Connect the anti-lock sensor wire.

Spring - Coil

12. Lower the vehicle.

    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 ...

    Spring - Cobra
    Special Tool(s) Rotunda Powertrain Lift 014-00765 or Equivalent ...

    Other materials:

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    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and align ...

    Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - 4.6L (2V)
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (12A648) ...

    Pinpoint Test F: LFC 16/DTC B1888 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground
    Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit shorts to ground by monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and 7. If the RCM detects a short to ground on either of these pins, i ...