Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary.
Install the upper insulator on the spring.
2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm.
3. Install the rear spring. Make sure the pigtail on the lower arm is at the rear of the vehicle and pointing toward the left side of the vehicle.
4. Install the pivot bolt.
1. Carefully raise the lower arm into position with the special tool 014-00942.
2. Install a new pivot bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Remove the special tool 014-00942.
6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).
7. Tighten the lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt.
8. Lower the rear suspension and remove the jack stand.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine
9. Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to Stabilizer Bar in this section.
All vehicles
10. Install the parking brake cable bracket and a new bolt.
11. Connect the anti-lock sensor wire.
12. 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 ...
Spring - Cobra
Special Tool(s)
Rotunda Powertrain Lift
014-00765 or Equivalent
...
Other materials:
Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
equivalent
Removal
WARNING: The power brake booster should not be carried by the
accumulator, nor
should it ever be dropped on the accumulator. Check the snap ring on th ...
Engine - Mach I 4.6L (4V)
General Specifications
Engine Specifications
a - Newly Installed-Refers to the condition of the "NEW" drive belt
before the engine has made no more
than one rotation and before the belt has had a chance to stretch or seat
into the pu ...
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before
tightening the
suspens ...