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:
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter
Motor-3.8L or Starter
Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring
gear . If the wear pattern
is normal, install the sta ...
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air ...
Car2U® home automation 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 safety s ...