Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary.
Install the upper insulator on the spring.
2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm.
3. Install the rear spring. Make sure the pigtail on the lower arm is at the rear of the vehicle and pointing toward the left side of the vehicle.
4. Install the pivot bolt.
1. Carefully raise the lower arm into position with the special tool 014-00942.
2. Install a new pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Remove the special tool 014-00942.
6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).
7. Tighten the lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt.
8. Lower the rear suspension and remove the jack stand.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine
9. Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Stabilizer Bar in this section.
All vehicles
10. Install the parking brake cable bracket and a new bolt.
11. Connect the anti-lock sensor wire.
12. Lower the vehicle.
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 - Cobra
Special Tool(s) Rotunda Powertrain Lift 014-00765 or Equivalent ...Other materials:
Seat Track
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front
Power in this section.
2. Remove the outboard seat trim shield.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the seat track bolts.
5. To install, ...
Heated Window Grid Wire Repair
Material
Item
Specification
Dark Walnut Metallic Acrylic
Lacquer Touch-up Paint
ALBZ-19500-5858A or
equivalent
ESR-M2-P100-
C
Rear Window Defroster Repair
D8AZ-19562-AA or equivalent
WSB-M4J58-B
1. NOTE: A single break or an ...
Safety Belt System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...