Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

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

Make sure the spring insulators are correctly installed on the springs.

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2. Install the springs.

1. Position the springs.

2. Raise the subframe using the special tool 014-00765.

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3. Install new bolts.

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4. Remove and discard the subframe front bolts.

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5. Install new bolts and nuts. Tighten the bolts.

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6. Remove the special tool 014-00765.

7. Support the lower suspension arm and bushings with jack stands.

8. 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 absorbers to the lower suspension arm and bushing and install new bolts and nuts.

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9. Clip the ABS sensor wires to the subframe.

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10. Install the ABS sensors and the bolts.

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11. Connect the rear brake lines and install the bolts.

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12. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the lower suspension arm and bushings and install the bolts.

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13. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the knuckles.

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14. Connect the parking brake cable and conduits to the rear brake calipers and install the clips.

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15. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the parking brake levers.

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16. Install the driveshaft.

17. Install both mufflers.

18. Install both wheel and tire assemblies.

19. Remove the jack stand from the No. 1 crossmember.

20. Bleed the brake system.

21. 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 ...

    Shock Absorber
    Removal 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 component servicing. ...

    Other materials:

    Timing Drive Components
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Aligner, Camshaft Position 303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...

    Analysis of Vibration
    WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will always have both wheels driving. If only one wheel is raised off the floor and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the floor could drive the vehicle off the stand or jack. Be s ...

    Axle Housing Casting Porosity (Holes in Casting) Repair
    CAUTION: To keep the axle's sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier. NOTE: Casting porosity is a condition where occasionally gas bubbles will form during the casting process leaving small pockets in the metal that will cause the axle housing t ...