Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s)

 C-Frame and Clamp Assembly 211-023 (T74P-3044-A1)

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. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.

Wheel Studs

Installation

CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations in the hub flange can be stripped.

1. Install the wheel stud.

1. Position a new wheel stud in the hub flange making sure the serrations on the stud line up with the serrations in the flange.

2. Position washers and a reversed wheel nut on the wheel stud.

3. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats on the back of the hub flange.

Wheel Studs

2. Remove the wheel nut and washers. Discard the nut.

3. Install the rear brake disc.

4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

5. Lower the vehicle.

    Installation
    1. Install the bearing. 1. Position the knuckle on the press. 2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the knuckle until the bearing clears the snap ring groove and b ...

    Upper Arm
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    Other materials:

    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 ...

    Output Shaft
    Special Tool(s) Pinion Bearing Cone Remove 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or Equivalent Spiral Snap Ring Replacer 308-096 (T85P-7025-A) Disassembly 1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear synchronizer asse ...

    Disassembly
    1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure. Remove the steering column (3C529). For additional information, refer to Column in this s ...