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:

    Evaporative Emissions (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) Evaporative Emission System Leak Tester 310-F007 (134-00056) or equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool Evaporative Em ...

    Pressure Relief
    Special Tool(s) Fuel Pressure Gauge 310-012 (T80L-9974-B) WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ig ...

    Installation
    1. Position the side rail and install the bolts. 2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first. Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts. 3. NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow. Tighten the bolt. 4. Connect the number two and number three ...