Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bar - Stabilizer
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 assemblies.
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482).
1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
4. Remove and discard the nuts.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapters (5B482).
6. Remove the stabilizer bar.
7. If necessary, cut the stabilizer bar insulators (5493) from the stabilizer bar.
Installation
1. NOTE: To aid installation, coat the necessary parts of the front stabilizer bar and the inside diameter of the stabilizer bar bushing with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-19553-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESF-M99B112-A.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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 ...
Link - Stabilizer Bar
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:
Checking MyKey system status
You can find information about your programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.
MYKEY DISTANCE
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete
the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear your MyKey.
If the distance ...
Latch - Front Seat Backrest
Removal
NOTE: The power seat backrest adjuster assembly must be installed as a
new unit. Repair of the
power seat backrest adjuster assembly components is not acceptable and
should not be attempted.
1. Remove the two screws and the seat backrest latch ...
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will
allow for easy access to the
retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the ...
