Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Subframe
Removal and Installation
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. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly.
1. Remove the rear coil springs. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Using the special tool, raise the rear subframe.
3. Remove and discard the rear subframe front bolts.
4. Using the special tool, lower and remove the rear subframe.
5. NOTE: Discard the old bolts and nuts. Do not reuse, install new bolts and nuts.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Subframe Support -Convertible
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Support the front subframe support.
3. Remove the RH front subframe support bolts.
4. Remove the LH front subframe support bolts.
5. Remove the front subframe support.
- Remove the bolts and lower the front subframe support.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Front Subframe - 4.6L (4V) Engine
Special Tool(s) 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Remove the steering gear. For a ...General Information
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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 same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump ...
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to
the rear wheels.
Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft
and do not cont ...