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 ...
Other materials:
Removal
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Upper Intake Manifold in
this section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For add ...
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additonal information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control actuator cable and the ...
Toe Adjustment - Rear
Wheel Alignment Angles
Camber and toe are adjustable on the front suspension systems. Front camber
is adjusted by moving
the top of the strut and spring assembly. Rear camber is adjusted by means of
eccentric cams on the
rear upper arms. Caster is preset at ...