Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)

Rear Suspension

 

Item Part Number Description
1 18125 Rear shock absorber
2 - Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3 5A649 Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common LH and RH)
4 5560 Rear spring
5 4731 Rear axle bumper bracket
6 4905 Rear axle differential carrier bumper and bracket
7 5A772 Rear stabilizer bar
8 5500 Rear upper suspension arm and bushing (common LH and RH)
    Rear Suspension
    Torque Specifications WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or comp ...

    Wheel Hub - Cobra
    Special Tool(s) 2-3 Jaw Puller 205-D026 (D80L-1013-A) or Equivalent Driver 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Front Hub Remover Replacer 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) ...

    Other materials:

    Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)
    Special Tool(s) Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent Steering Gear Holding Fixture 211-D011 (D87P-3504-B) or Equivalent Material ...

    Negative and Positive Camber
    Camber is the vertical tilt of the wheel (1007) when viewed from the front. Camber can be positive or negative and has a direct effect on tire wear. Caster Item Part Number Description 1 - Positive caster 2 - True vertical ...

    Hydro-Boost Bleeding
    1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally self-bleeding, and the following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster. Normal operation of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air. Fill the p ...