Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)

Rear Suspension

 

Item Part Number Description
1 18125 Rear shock absorber
2 - Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3 5A649 Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common LH and RH)
4 5560 Rear spring
5 4731 Rear axle bumper bracket
6 4905 Rear axle differential carrier bumper and bracket
7 5A772 Rear stabilizer bar
8 5500 Rear upper suspension arm and bushing (common LH and RH)
    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 comp ...

    Wheel Hub - Cobra
    Special Tool(s) 2-3 Jaw Puller 205-D026 (D80L-1013-A) or Equivalent Driver 205-199 (T83T-3132-A1) Front Hub Remover Replacer 204-069 (T81P-1104-C) ...

    Other materials:

    Disassembly
    1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if it is badly scored or damaged. 2. Check the fluid passage i ...

    Dowels - Flywheel
    Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel dowel during removal. Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywheel dowel is installed in an open hole and a pair of lockin ...

    Radiator
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and 4.6L vehicles. ...