Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Lower Arm
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. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Remove the muffler assembly(ies).
3. Remove the rear spring (5560). For additional information, refer to Spring-Coil in this section.
4. Remove the lower suspension arm and bushing (5A649) from the body attachment.
1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the lower arm.
Installation
1. Install the lower suspension arm and bushing to the body attachment.
1. Position the lower arm.
2. Install a new bolt and a new nut. Do not tighten at this time.
2. NOTE: Tighten the lower suspension arm and bushing-to-body attachment bolt after installing the spring while the suspension is at curb height.
Install the rear spring. For additional information, refer to Spring-Coil in this section.
3. Install the muffler assembly(ies).
Installation
CAUTION: The upper suspension arm and bushing nuts must be tightened
with the
suspension at curb height. Failure to do so can result in bushing failure,
resulting in poor ride
and handling.
NOTE: If ...
Stabilizer Bar
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 ...
Other materials:
Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA)
The EVA is a hand-held electronic diagnostic tool which will assist in
locating the source of
unacceptable vibrations. The vibration sensor can be remotely mounted anywhere
in the vehicle for
testing purposes. The unit displays the three most common vibratio ...
Installation
1. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Install the camshafts.
Lubricate the camshafts with clean engine oil.
2. Install the camshaft bearing cap assemblies and tighten the bolts in the
sequence shown.
3. Install the bolts.
4. CAUTION: Timing marks must be a ...
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
