Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wheel Hub and Bearing
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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the front brake disc.
4. Remove and discard the front hub cap grease seal (1N135).
5. CAUTION: The wheel hub retainer (3B477) is a one time use item and must be replaced with a new retainer when removed. Failure to do so can cause the retainer to come loose during vehicle operation resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub retainer.
6. Remove the front wheel hub and bearing (1104).
Installation
1. NOTE: Use a new wheel hub retainer and hub cap grease seal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Wheel Studs
Removal 1. Remove the wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section. 2. Using a press, remove the wheel stud (1107) from the wheel hub. Installation 1 ...Arm - Lower
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:
Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve
(7K201) in the neutral
position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
2. Rotate the main shif ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Dogtracking
Excessive rear
thrust angle.
Front or rear
suspension
components.
Drive axle
damaged.
CHECK the wheel alignment.
ADJUST as necessary
INSPE ...
Installation
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
2. Install the engine front cover.
3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the crankshaft fr ...