Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the lower suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the lower suspension arm and bushing.

NOTE: The toe link bolt and nuts are of a torque prevailing design. A new bolt and new nuts must be installed.

NOTE: Use a new cotter pin.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Toe Link - Cobra

 

Toe Link - Cobra

2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary.

Toe Link - Cobra

    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 ...

    Spring - Coil
    Special Tool(s) Hi-Lift Jack 014-00942 or Equivalent ...

    Other materials:

    Drive Pinion Flange
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange 205-126 (T78P-4851-A) Installer, Drive Pinion Flange 205-002 (TOOL-4858-E) or equivalent ...

    Component Tests
    Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 1. Open the hood. 2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring. NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise. Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time. 3. Inspect the IAC valv ...

    Lamp Switch - Brake Pedal Position (BPP)
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch. 1. Remove the clip. 2. Remove the retainer. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the BPP switch. Installation 1. NOTE: When the b ...