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:

    Installation
    All vehicles 1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to ...

    Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
    Disconnect 1. CAUTION: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent the tubes from twisting. Remove the nut from the peanut fitting. 2. Pull the peanut fitting apart. 3. CAUTION: Do not use metal tools to remove the O-ring seal. They can cause axi ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many erroneous DTCs and it may exhibit erratic operation after installation. CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...