Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
CAUTION: The upper suspension arm and bushing nuts must be tightened with the suspension at curb height. Failure to do so can result in bushing failure, resulting in poor ride and handling.
NOTE: If installing a new upper suspension arm and bushing, mark the cam bolt side of the new arm in the same position as the old arm for assembly reference.
1. Install the upper suspension arm and bushing.
1. Position the arm and bushing on the subframe.
2. Install new bolts and nuts. Do not tighten the nuts at this time.
2. Connect the upper suspension arm and bushing to the knuckle.
1. Position the arm and bushing.
2. Install a new cam bolt and a new nut. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
3. Raise the subframe into position and install new front bolts.
4. Install the springs. For additional information, refer to Spring-Cobra in this section.
5. Position a jack stand under the lower suspension arm and bushing.
6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).
7. Tighten the nuts.
8. Position the cam bolt so the marks are aligned. Tighten the nut.
9. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
10. Install the rear brake disc.
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check wheel alignment, adjust if necessary.
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 ...
Lower Arm
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:
Installation
1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily
damaged.
Install the A/C clutch field coil.
1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C
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Range Selection
The transmission has six range positions: P, R, N, (D), 2 and 1.
Park
In the PARK position:
there is no powerflow through the transmission.
the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
the engine can be started.
the ignition key can ...
Creating a MyKey
Use the information display to create a MyKey.
For Type 1 information displays:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the ignition.
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu within the information display, and press
SETUP using the information d ...
