Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Shock Absorber
Removal
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 component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
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.
CAUTION: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, install new shock absorbers one at a time.
1. Open the luggage compartment lid. Position the carpet out of the way.
2. Remove and discard the retaining nut, washer and insulator assembly.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the shock absorber (18125).
1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the shock absorber.
Installation
1. Correctly prime the new shock absorber.
2. Install a new washer and insulator on the shock absorber.
3. Position the shock absorber and install a new bolt and a new nut.
4. NOTE: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, have an assistant guide the shock absorber into the body while lowering the hoist.
Lower the vehicle.
5. Install a new insulator, washer and nut.
6. Position the carpet and close the luggage compartment lid.
Installation
1. NOTE: Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage. Install new
spring insulators if
necessary.
Make sure the spring insulators are correctly installed on the springs.
2. Install the spring ...
Damper
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 sa ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator.
Install the nuts.
Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Ins ...
Front Seat Backrest
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power
in this section.
2. Remove the front seat backrest latch. For additional information, refer
to Latch-Front Seat
Backrest in this section.
...
Trim Panel - Upper Quarter
Special Tool(s)
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Using the special tool, remove the rear safety belt anchor bolt.
3. Remove the screw and the coat hook.
4. Open the ...
