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.

Spring - Coil

2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm.

Spring - Coil

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.

Spring - Coil

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.

Spring - Coil

5. Remove the special tool 014-00942.

6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb height).

Spring - Coil

7. Tighten the lower arm-to-axle pivot bolt.

Spring - Coil

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.

Spring - Coil

11. Connect the anti-lock sensor wire.

Spring - Coil

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:

    Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube - Cobra
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the EGR valve. For addditional information, refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve-Cobra in this section. 2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. 3. Disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve ...

    Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent Principles of Operation The convertible top will only operate with the parking brake engaged ...

    Caliper (DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY)
    Disassembly 1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section. 2. Drain the remaining brake fluid from disc brake caliper. 3. Apply low air pressure to the fluid port in the disc brake caliper. ...