Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Arm - Lower
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 number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Mark the front shock absorber (18124) relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the front brake disc shield.
5. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the front suspension lower arm (3078) do not remove the nut from the ball joint (3050) at this time.
Disconnect the ball joint stud from the arm.
- Loosen the nut two or three turns.
- Sharply rap on the front wheel spindle (3105) at the ball joint connection to disconnect the ball joint stud.
6. Remove the front coil spring (5310). For additional information, refer to Spring in this section.
7. Remove the nut and the front suspension lower control arm. Discard the nut.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.
Wheel Hub and Bearing
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 ...Bar - Stabilizer
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:
Assembly
1. Install the valve stem seals.
2. Install the valves and the valve springs.
3. CAUTION: Make sure the tool is seated correctly on the valve spring.
Apply a small
amount of air at a time. This will prevent the tool from shifting and causing
damage to
the ...
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel supply lines ...
Unique Calibration
The Emissions/CAFE/CO2 Compliance Department is responsible for assigning
these calibration
numbers. Unique calibration identifications are assigned to cover similar
vehicles to differentiate tires,
drive configurations, final drive ratios and other calibrat ...