Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Spring

Special Tool(s)

Tie-Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent
Coil Spring Compressor 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) or Equivalent
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. ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential side gear journals, and assemble the washers to the gears. Use SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 2. Lub ...

Diagnostic Instructions - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool The symptom chart can be used to help locate the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns if n ...