Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Toe Adjustment - Front
1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel.
2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat.
3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Remove the clamps.
5. Loosen the nuts.
- Clean and lubricate the nut(s) and front wheel spindle tie-rod threads.
6. NOTE: Do not allow the steering gear bellows to twist when the front wheel spindle tie-rod (3280) is rotated.
Rotate the front wheel spindle tie-rods.
7. Tighten the nuts.
8. Install the clamps.
9. Recheck the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Camber Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Rotate the bolt and the cam to the correct camber setting.
3. Tighten the nut while holding the bolt and the cam stationary.
4. Recheck the wheel alignment. Follow the manu ...
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.
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Other materials:
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Selector Lever
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 ...
Assembly
1. Carry out the following before reassembling:
Inspect the gears for broken or cracked teeth. Check for unusual wear
patterns.
Inspect the thrust washers for face wear, cracks, scoring and for signs
of heat damage.
Inspect the bearings, bearing cups a ...
