Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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).

Spring - Coil

2. Raise the vehicle.

3. Disconnect the anti-lock sensor wire.

Spring - Coil

4. Remove the bolt and the parking brake cable bracket. Discard the bolt.

Spring - Coil

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.

Spring - Coil

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

    Spring - Coil
    Special Tool(s) Hi-Lift Jack 014-00942 or Equivalent ...

    Installation
    All vehicles 1. NOTE: Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary. Install the upper insulator on the spring. 2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm. ...

    Other materials:

    Countershaft Bearing
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or equivalent Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cone 205-011 (T57L-4621-B) Disassembly and Assembly 1. Cut the outer cage, then remove the outer cage an ...

    Valve Tappets
    Material Removal CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the components removed for correct location. 1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section. 2. Remove the push r ...

    Key Release Button
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position. 2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a p ...