Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Suspension

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

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)
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:

Sensor - Rear
Removal 1. Remove the rear passenger seat. 2. Disconnect the rear anti-lock brake sensor electrical connector. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. 4. Remove the rear anti-lock brake sensor harness from the floor pan. 5. Remove the anti-lock brake senso ...

Installation
1. Install the upper intake manifold gasket. 2. Install the intake manifold and bolts in the sequence shown. 3. Install the PCV valve-to-intake manifold tube. 4. Connect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connector to the EGR vacuum regulator soleno ...

Electronic compass
The compass heading displays in the center-integrated display. Note: Driving near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna may affect the compass reading. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near your vehicle may also aff ...