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. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Support the No. 1 crossmember with a jack stand.
3. Remove both wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove both mufflers.
5. Remove the driveshaft.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the parking brake levers.
7. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the rear brake calipers.
8. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the knuckles (5A968/5A969).
9. Remove the bolts and the parking brake cable brackets.
10. Remove the bolts and the rear brake lines.
11. Remove the bolts and the ABS sensors.
12. Unclip the ABS sensor wires from the subframe.
13. Support the lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649) with jack stands.
14. Remove the nuts, bolts and disconnect the shock absorbers (18125) from the lower suspension arm and bushings. Discard the bolts and nuts.
15. Lower the lower suspension arm and bushings and remove the jack stands.
16. Support the rear subframe using the special tool 014-00765.
17. Remove and discard the nuts from the subframe front bolts.
18. Remove and discard the subframe rear bolts.
19. Remove the springs (5560).
1. Carefully lower the subframe with the special tool 014-00765, allowing the subframe to pivot on the front bolts.
2. Remove the springs and the spring insulators (5536).
Spring - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
Rotunda Powertrain Lift
014-00765 or Equivalent
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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.
2. Install the spring ...
Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the climate control system
to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical
concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
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Keyless Entry/Computer Operated Locks
Programming -Keyless Entry Remote Transmitter
NOTE: All keyless entry remote transmitters (15K601) must be
programmed at the same time.
NOTE: All previous transmitter identification codes (TIC's) will be
erased when programming mode is
entered.
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Final disassembly
32. If not done previously, remove the bolts.
33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.
If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the
differential ring gear.
34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...
