Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bushing - 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 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 bracket (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapter (5B482).
6. 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.
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 ...Spindle
Special Tool(s) Tie-Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and ...Other materials:
Disassembly
1. Remove the driveshaft (4602). For additional information, refer to
Driveshaft in this section.
2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be
clamped in the
jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture ca ...
Safety Belt Buckle - Front Seat
Removal
Driver and passenger seat
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the nut and the safety belt buckle.
Driver seat only
3. Disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector.
Installation
1. To install, ...
Piston
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly.
2. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
3. ...