Ford Mustang Service Manual: Installation
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve.
- During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspension component fasteners.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
5. Remove the rear brake disc.
6. Remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor and position aside.
7. Support the suspension lower arm and bushing. This will ease removal of the lower shock absorber mount bolt.
8. Disconnect the shock absorber at the suspension lower arm and bushing. Discard the nut and the bolt.
9. Remove and discard the cotter pin and the nut.
10. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod link at the knuckle.
11. Disconnect the suspension upper arm and bushing at the knuckle. Discard the nut and the bolt.
12. Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
13. CAUTION: Do not over-angulate the outboard CV joint or damage the boot.
While lowering the knuckle, remove the CV joint from the hub.
14. CAUTION: The crown on the tool forks must face away from the axle housing.
Position the special tool correctly between the CV joint and the axle housing so as not to damage the differential seal.
Using the special tool, exert enough pressure to overcome the circlip and separate the CV joint (4K326) from the differential side gear.
15. CAUTION: Do not damage the differential seal.
Carefully remove the halfshaft (4K138) with both hands.
16. Install the special tool.
Removal
Removal
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sl ...
Halfshaft Joint
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing t ...
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Parking Brake (Diagnosis and Testing)
Parking Brake (Description and Operation)
The parking brake system is cable-actuated and controlled by an independent
hand-operated parking
brake control (2780). To apply parking brake, pull parking brake control upward
as far as possible.
The par ...
Trunk release
The remote trunk release button is located on the center console. Press the button
to unlatch the trunk.
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)
This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent unauthorized
access t ...
HomeLink® wireless control system
WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from
obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle
in the garage.
WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not
have the s ...