Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Suspension
Torque Specifications
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
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.
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
- rear spring (4460)
- rear shock absorber (18125)
- rear upper suspension arm and bushings (5500)
- common LH and RH
- rear lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649)
- common LH and RH
- rear stabilizer bar (5A772) (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
- axle drive line vibration dampers (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
- Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
- Wheel Hub - Cobra
- Wheel Studs
- Upper Arm
- Upper Arm - Cobra
- Lower Arm
- Stabilizer Bar
- Stabilizer Bar - Cobra
- Link - Stabilizer Bar
- Wheel Knuckle - Cobra
- Toe Link - Cobra
- Spring - Coil
- Spring - Cobra
- Shock Absorber
- Damper
Installation
1. Install the spring.
1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower
control arm.
2. Swing the arm into the fender well.
2. Position a jack stand under the front su ...
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common ...
Other materials:
Exhaust System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Noisy or
leaking
exhaust
Broken or loose
clamps, hangers or
isolators.
Punctures in the muffler
(5230).
Broken, loose or
missing exhaust
manifold fa ...
Load Carrying
LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
capability, w ...
Inspection and Verification
1. The keyless entry system is a generic electronic module (GEM).
2. Verify the customer concern by using the remote transmitters to
operate the keyless entry
system.
3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and
electrica ...
