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
...
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:
Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while
intermediate shaft
is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence
that the
steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...
Actuator - Door Lock
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the door latch (21812). For additional information, refer to
Latch-Door .
3. Remove the door ajar switch.
Release the locking tab.
4 ...
Transmission Control Switch
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the TCS connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handl ...
