Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation
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 must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove and discard the rear hub retainer (4B477).
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever.
6. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the rear brake caliper.
7. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the knuckle (5A968/5A969).
8. Remove the rear brake disc.
9. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing (5A649) with a jack stand.
10. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the shock absorber (18125) from the lower suspension arm and bushing. Discard the nut and bolt.
11. Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut.
12. CAUTION: Do not strike the toe link or the knuckle to disconnect the toe link. The toe link or the knuckle can be damaged.
Using the special tool, disconnect the toe link (5K899) from the knuckle.
13. Mark the cam bolt position relative to the upper suspension arm and bushing (5500).
14. NOTE: Mark a new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference before discarding the old bolt.
Disconnect the upper suspension arm and bushing from the knuckle.
1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Disconnect the arm and bushing from the knuckle.
15. Using the special tool, press the axle shaft from the hub (1109).
16. Remove the knuckle from the lower arm and bushing.
1. Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
2. Remove the knuckle.
17. Remove the dust shield, hub, snap ring and bearing from the knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub-Cobra in this section.
Removal
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 ...
Toe Link - Cobra
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
R ...
Other materials:
Changing a bulb
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters
the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can ...
Locking and unlocking
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passenger door
panels.
A. Unlock
B. Lock
Remote Control
You can use the r ...
Entertainment
Your system offers many media options. You can access these options using the
touchscreen or voice commands.
AM/FM Radio
Press the RADIO hard button.
To change between AM, FM1 and FM2, touch the AM or FM tab. You can also access
satellite radio by pre ...