Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Spring

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 ...

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Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not cont ...

Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the valves will bend. CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each valve being removed. The valves must be re-installed into the same positions. Install the spec ...

Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's life, whichever comes first. After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) thereafter. Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Insp ...