Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. Install the upper arm and bushing to the mounting bracket.
1. Position the arm and bushing.
2. Install a new nut and bolt. Do not tighten at this time.

2. Connect the upper arm and bushing to the axle.
1. Position the arm and bushing.
2. Install a new nut and bolt. Do not tighten at this time.

3. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the previously established alignment mark (curb height).

4. Tighten the arm and bushing-to-mounting bracket bolt.

5. Tighten the arm and bushing-to-axle bolt.

6. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
7. Lower the vehicle.
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 ...
Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an
extended amount of
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the
steering system:
1. Verify the customer conce ...
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 ...
Transmission Cooling - Integral
This vehicle with an automatic transmission is equipped with an integral
transmission fluid cooler. The
cooler is contained inside of the radiator outlet tank and cannot be serviced
separately. The cooler
transfers heat from the transmission fluid to the eng ...

