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:

    Timing Drive Components
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Aligner, Camshaft Position 303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...

    1-2 Accumulator
    Removal 1. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring. 2. NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly. Remove the 1-2 accumulator. 1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover. 2. ...

    Gearshift Rail and Fork
    Disassembly and Assembly   1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows: Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links. Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the ...