Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 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.
1. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove and discard the rear hub retainer (4B477).
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever.
6. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the rear brake caliper.
7. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the knuckle (5A968/5A969).
8. Remove the rear brake disc.
9. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing (5A649) with a jack stand.
10. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the shock absorber (18125) from the lower suspension arm and bushing. Discard the nut and bolt.
11. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut.
12. CAUTION: Do not strike the toe link or the knuckle to disconnect the toe link. The toe link or the knuckle can be damaged.
Using the special tool, disconnect the toe link (5K899) from the knuckle.
13. Mark the cam bolt position relative to the upper suspension arm and bushing (5500).
14. NOTE: Mark a new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference before discarding the old bolt.
Disconnect the upper suspension arm and bushing from the knuckle.
1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Disconnect the arm and bushing from the knuckle.
15. Using the special tool, press the axle shaft from the hub (1109).
16. Remove the knuckle from the lower arm and bushing.
1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Remove the knuckle.
17. Remove the dust shield, hub, snap ring and bearing from the knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub-Cobra in this section.
Wheel Knuckle - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
Front Hub Remover
205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or
Equivalent
Steering Arm Remover
211-003 (T64P-9171-A)
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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 suspensio ...
Other materials:
Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or
when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in damage
to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
cool ...
Toe Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends while
loosening the nuts.
2. Rotate the toe link to the correct toe setting.
3. Tighten the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends wh ...
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades
The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes, water repellent coatings ...
