Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Spring
Special Tool(s)
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Tie-Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent |
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Coil Spring Compressor 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) or Equivalent |
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. ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Getting assistance outside the U.S. And Canada
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only ge ...
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
1. NOTE: Excessive vertical motion of the studs relative to the
sockets may indicate excessive
wear.
With the parking brake applied, perform the following:
Have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth 360 degrees
and watch ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...


