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:
Valve Cover - LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the ignition wires (12281) aside.
2. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (6758).
3. Remove the ignition coil and position aside.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the ac ...
Timing Drive Components
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-448 (T93P-6303-A)
Aligner, Camshaft Position
303-557 (T96T-6256-B)
...
Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure
the bolts are installed in
the correct locations.
Install the upper intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the
sequence shown ...