Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wheels And Tires

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. WARNING: The tire and wheel must ...

Inspection and Verification

WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will always have both wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is raised off the ground and the rear axle ...

Other materials:

Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
Disconnect 1. CAUTION: Support the female fitting with a wrench to prevent the tubes from twisting. Remove the nut from the peanut fitting. 2. Pull the peanut fitting apart. 3. CAUTION: Do not use metal tools to remove the O-ring seal. They can cause axi ...

Component Tests
Brake Booster 1. Check the hydraulic brake system for leaks or insufficient fluid. 2. With the transmission (7003) in NEUTRAL, stop the engine (6007) and apply the parking brake control (2780). Apply the brake pedal several times to exhaust all va ...

Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Bolt Circle Runout
NOTE: The brake discs must be removed to carry out all runout measurements. 1. Position the special tool perpendicular to the wheel hub or axle flange bolt, as close to the hub or flange face as possible. Zero the indicator to allow the pointer to deflect ...