Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wheel And Tire

Removal

1. CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut (1012). Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings.

NOTE: To avoid damage or scratching to the center cap, place facing up when removed.

Loosen the wheel nuts.

1. NOTE: To avoid wheel damage, do not twist wrench when removing center cap.

Remove the center cap, if equipped.

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts.

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2. CAUTION: Never use the differential housing as a lifting point.

Raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground.

3. CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel because heat can shorten the life of the wheel and damage the wheel bearings. If the wheel cannot be removed by hand, use a wheel puller to remove the seized wheel.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

  • Remove the wheel nuts.
  • Remove the wheel and tire.

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Installation

1. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign material present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel and the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of control.

Position the wheel and tire on the vehicle.

2. CAUTION: Failure to tighten the wheel nuts in a star pattern can result in high brake disc runout, which will speed up the development of brake roughness, shudder and vibration.

Install the wheel nuts hand-tight, then lower the vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts to specification in a star-pattern sequence.

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3. Install the center cap, if so equipped.

 

    Wheel Leaks
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    Driveline
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    Other materials:

    Dowels - Flywheel Housing to Block
    Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel housing to block dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel housing to block dowel hole during removal. Remove the two flywheel housing to block dowels using a drift pin where the flywheel ...

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...

    Manifold Gauge Set Connection
    Special Tool(s) R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent 1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low- and highpressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose. 2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...