Ford Mustang Service Manual: Removal
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.
All vehicles
1. Mark the rear shock absorber (18125) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the anti-lock sensor wire.
4. Remove the bolt and the parking brake cable bracket. Discard the bolt.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine
5. Remove the stabilizer bar (5A772). For additional information, refer to Stabilizer Bar in this section.
All vehicles
6. Support the differential housing with a jack stand.
7. Position the special tool 014-00942 under the rear lower suspension arm and bushing-to-axle pivot bolt.
8. Remove and discard the pivot bolt and nut.
9. Remove the spring (5560).
1. Slowly lower the arm with the special tool 014-00942.
2. Remove the rear spring and the rear spring insulators (5536).
Spring - Coil
Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
Item
Part Number
Description
1
18125
Rear shock absorber
2
-
Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3
5A649
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Installation
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:
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to
make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts.
Replace if necessary. All vehi ...
Manual seats
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the vehicle
is moving.
WARNING: Rock the seat backwards and forwards after releasing the lever
to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the seats backward and forward
Recline adjustment ...
Sitting in the correct position
WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined
too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always
sit upright agai ...