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. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Support the No. 1 crossmember with a jack stand.
3. Remove both wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove both mufflers.
5. Remove the driveshaft.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the parking brake levers.
7. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the rear brake calipers.
8. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduits from the knuckles (5A968/5A969).
9. Remove the bolts and the parking brake cable brackets.
10. Remove the bolts and the rear brake lines.
11. Remove the bolts and the ABS sensors.
12. Unclip the ABS sensor wires from the subframe.
13. Support the lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649) with jack stands.
14. Remove the nuts, bolts and disconnect the shock absorbers (18125) from the lower suspension arm and bushings. Discard the bolts and nuts.
15. Lower the lower suspension arm and bushings and remove the jack stands.
16. Support the rear subframe using the special tool 014-00765.
17. Remove and discard the nuts from the subframe front bolts.
18. Remove and discard the subframe rear bolts.
19. Remove the springs (5560).
1. Carefully lower the subframe with the special tool 014-00765, allowing the subframe to pivot on the front bolts.
2. Remove the springs and the spring insulators (5536).
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 ...
Shock Absorber
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:
Principles of Operation
Principles of Operation
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve
The EVAP canister purge valve is controlled by the powertrain control
module (PCM). The EVAP
canister purge valve controls the flow of fuel vapors from the EVAP canister
to the engi ...
Transporting the vehicle
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service
or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance
service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to t ...
Hydro-Boost Bleeding
Brake Booster - Vacuum (Description and Operation)
Power Brake Booster
The vacuum type power brake booster (2005):
is a dual diaphragm, vacuum assisted power brake booster
reduces brake pedal force and travel distance.
is located on the LH s ...