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

| 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:
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 necessary. ...
Assembly
All steering gears
1. Install the steering gear in the special tools.
Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors
2. Install the travel restrictors.
Install new travel restrictors as necessary.
All steering gears
3. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at t ...
Disassembly
1. Remove the retaining ring above fifth gear.
2. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool, press fifth gear, the s ...
