Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Spindle

Special Tool(s)

Tie-Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent

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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the front wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section.

4. Remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.

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5. Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the bracket.

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6. Remove the front brake disc shield.

1. Remove the three shield rivets.

2. Remove the shield.

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7. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.

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8. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the tie-rod end dust boot. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.

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9. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the front suspension lower arm (3078), do not remove the nut from the ball joint (3050) at this time.

Disconnect the ball joint stud from the front wheel spindle (3105).

  • Loosen the ball joint stud two or three turns.
  • Sharply rap on the spindle at the ball joint connection to disconnect the ball joint stud.

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10. Support the front suspension lower arm with a jack stand.

11. Remove the nut and the ABS sensor wire bracket.

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12. 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.

Disconnect the front shock absorber (18124) from the spindle.

1. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.

2. Disconnect the shock absorber.

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13. Remove the spindle.

1. Remove and discard the nut.

2. Remove the spindle.

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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.

    Bushing - Stabilizer Bar
    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 ...

    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. ...

    Other materials:

    Fuel consumption
    Filling the Tank The advertised capacity is the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve is the amount of fuel in ...

    Pilot Bearing
    Special Tool(s) Puller with Slide Hammer 308-001 (T58L-101-B) 1. Remove the clutch disc and the clutch pressure plate. For additional information, refer to Disc and Pressure Plate-3.8L and 4.6L (2V) Engines or Disc and Pressure Plate-4.6L (4V ...

    Clutch (Description and Operation)
    The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power to the transmission upon driver command. The clutch is a single plate, dry friction clutch disc. The clutch disc has a splined hub (with integral torsional dampening springs ...