Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear brake disc.
4. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing (5A649) with a jack stand.
5. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the shock absorber (18125) from the lower suspension arm and bushing. Discard the nut and bolt.
6. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut.
7. CAUTION: Do not strike the toe link or the knuckle to disconnect the toe link. The toe link or the knuckle can be damaged.
Using the special tool, disconnect the toe link (5K848) from the knuckle (5A968/5A969).
8. Remove the nut, bolt and the toe link. Discard the bolt and nut.
Toe Link - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
Steering Arm Remover
211-003 (T64P-9171-A)
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Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the
lower
suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result
in
damage and failure of the lower suspension ...
Other materials:
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Special Tool(s)
Crankshaft Seal
Installer/Aligner
303-335 (T88T-6701-A)
Front Cover Seal Remover
303-107 (T74P-6700-A)
Crankshaft Seal Installer
303-635
Crankshaft Damper Replacer
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
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Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...
Supercharger Cooling
General Specifications
a - Use the same type coolant that was drained from the cooling system.
Do not mix coolant types.
b - The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6,
darkens Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant from yell ...