Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Shock Absorber
Removal
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.
CAUTION: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, install new shock absorbers one at a time.
1. Open the luggage compartment lid. Position the carpet out of the way.
2. Remove and discard the retaining nut, washer and insulator assembly.

3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Remove the shock absorber (18125).
1. Remove and discard the bolt and nut.
2. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation
1. Correctly prime the new shock absorber.
2. Install a new washer and insulator on the shock absorber.
3. Position the shock absorber and install a new bolt and a new nut.

4. NOTE: When using a hoist that lifts the vehicle by the frame, have an assistant guide the shock absorber into the body while lowering the hoist.
Lower the vehicle.
5. Install a new insulator, washer and nut.

6. Position the carpet and close the luggage compartment lid.
Installation
1. NOTE: Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage. Install new
spring insulators if
necessary.
Make sure the spring insulators are correctly installed on the springs.
2. Install the spring ...
Damper
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:
Brake Caliper - Cobra
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the caliper locating pin E-clip.
4. Remove the caliper locating pin.
5. Remove the front brake flow bolt.
6. Remove the caliper.
7. Remove the brake pa ...
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will
vary according to your option package. Before programing, make sure
you identify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphics
below.
HomeLink®
Ca ...
Drive Pinion
Special Tool(s)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-105 (T76P-4020-A3)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-109 (T76P-4020-A9)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-110 (T76P-4020-A10)
Adapter for 205-S127
205-111 (T76P-4020-A11)
Adapter for 20 ...
