Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Shock Absorber
Removal
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.
CAUTION: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, install new shock absorbers one at a time.
1. Open the luggage compartment lid. Position the carpet out of the way.
2. Remove and discard the retaining nut, washer and insulator assembly.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the shock absorber (18125).
1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
1. Correctly prime the new shock absorber.
2. Install a new washer and insulator on the shock absorber.
3. Position the shock absorber and install a new bolt and a new nut.
4. NOTE: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, have an assistant guide the shock absorber into the body while lowering the hoist.
Lower the vehicle.
5. Install a new insulator, washer and nut.
6. Position the carpet and close the luggage compartment lid.
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 ...
Damper
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 sa ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional informatio ...
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - Mach I
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
3. Remove the bolts, the IAC valve and the gasket.
4. NOTE: Install a new ga ...
Disc
Removal
1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292). For
additional information, refer to
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section.
2. Match mark the hub (1104) and the brake disc (1125).
3. If necessary, remove and discard the kee ...
