Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation
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. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. .
3. Remove both wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove the rear brake disc.
5. Remove the rear springs (5560). For additional information, refer to Spring-Cobra in this section.
6. Raise the subframe into position and remove the front bolts.
7. Lower the subframe from the vehicle.
8. Mark the cam bolt position relative to the upper suspension arm and bushing (5500).
9. NOTE: Mark a new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference before discarding the old bolt.
Disconnect the upper suspension arm and bushing from the knuckle (5A968/5A969).
1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Disconnect the upper suspension arm and bushing.
10. Remove the upper suspension arm and bushing.
1. Remove and discard the nuts and bolts.
2. Remove the upper suspension arm and bushing.
Removal
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 ...Lower Arm
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation) Item Part Number Description 1 18125 Rear shock absorber 2 - Rear axle driveline vibration damper 3 5A649 R ...Other materials:
Installation
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the bra ...
Gearshift Lever and Boot
Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
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Tire Wear Chart
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is
any motion, shaking or
trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up
and down. Harshne ...