Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bar - Stabilizer
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 assemblies.
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482).
1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
4. Remove and discard the nuts.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapters (5B482).
6. Remove the stabilizer bar.
7. If necessary, cut the stabilizer bar insulators (5493) from the stabilizer bar.
Installation
1. NOTE: To aid installation, coat the necessary parts of the front stabilizer bar and the inside diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Arm - Lower
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 ...
Link - 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 ...
Other materials:
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle
as an assembly. The
hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled
before being installed into
the vehicle.
Hydraulic system
1. Unlatch the convertible to ...
Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.
Verify the measurement
is within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
...
Bulb - Headlamp
Removal
WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may
shatter if the
glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only
by its base. Grasp
the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOT ...