Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Suspension
Torque Specifications

- Wheel Studs
- Wheel Hub and Bearing
- Arm - Lower
- Bar - Stabilizer
- Link - Stabilizer Bar
- Bushing - Stabilizer Bar
- Spindle
- Shock Absorber
- Spring
Toe Adjustment - Rear
1. Loosen the nuts.
To prevent damage to the ball joints, hold the tie-rod ends while
loosening the nuts.
2. Rotate the toe link to the correct toe setting.
3. Tighten the nuts.
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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
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Other materials:
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
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Component Tests
Grid Wire Test
1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from
the exterior. A broken grid wire
will appear as a brown spot.
2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The
indicator light should
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Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter
Motor-3.8L or Starter
Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring
gear . If the wear pattern
is normal, install the sta ...
