Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. CAUTION: Make sure the hardened washer is installed between the lower suspension arm and bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the lower suspension arm and bushing.

NOTE: The toe link bolt and nuts are of a torque prevailing design. A new bolt and new nuts must be installed.

NOTE: Use a new cotter pin.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Toe Link - Cobra

 

Toe Link - Cobra

2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary.

Toe Link - Cobra

    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 ...

    Spring - Coil
    Special Tool(s) Hi-Lift Jack 014-00942 or Equivalent ...

    Other materials:

    Key Release Button
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position. 2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a p ...

    Heated seats
    WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater m ...

    Final disassembly
    32. If not done previously, remove the bolts. 33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads. If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the differential ring gear. 34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...