Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
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 number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
- rear spring (4460)
- rear shock absorber (18125)
- rear upper suspension arm and bushings (5500)
- common LH and RH
- rear lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649)
- common LH and RH
- rear stabilizer bar (5A772) (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
- axle drive line vibration dampers (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
- Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
- Wheel Hub - Cobra
- Wheel Studs
- Upper Arm
- Upper Arm - Cobra
- Lower Arm
- Stabilizer Bar
- Stabilizer Bar - Cobra
- Link - Stabilizer Bar
- Wheel Knuckle - Cobra
- Toe Link - Cobra
- Spring - Coil
- Spring - Cobra
- Shock Absorber
- Damper
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 su ...
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common ...
Other materials:
Fuel System (Description and Operation)
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury ...
Hose
Special Tool(s)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: While servicing the power steering system, make sure to plug
all open hoses,
line fittings, and fluid ports to prevent the entr ...
Steering Column Switches
Torque Specifications
Steering Column Switches (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)
The steering column switches system consists of the following components:
multifunction switch (13K359)
key release button (manual transmission only) (3F527)
ignition switch (11572 ...
