Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Link - Stabilizer Bar
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 must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If
substitution is
necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values
must be used
as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Spring is removed for clarity.
NOTE: To remove the nuts, first loosen the nut, then use the hex
holding feature to prevent the
stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut.
Remove the nuts and the stabilizer bar links (5C488). Discard the nuts.
Installation
1. NOTE: The nuts on the stabilizer bar links are of a torque prevailing design. New nuts must be used during installation.
NOTE: To install the nuts, first install the nut until snug using the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning. Final tighten the nuts using a socket and a torque wrench.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Stabilizer Bar - Cobra
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 ...Wheel Knuckle - Cobra
Special Tool(s) Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or Equivalent Steering Arm Remover 211-003 (T64P-9171-A) ...Other materials:
Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
Clearance Gauge, Valve Guide
303-004 (TOOL-6505-E) or
equivalent
NOTE: Valve stem diameter must be within specifications before
checkin ...
Torque Converter Turbine to Pump Stator Interference
Check
1. NOTE: Front pump support may remain in front pump support and gear
during this test.
Position the torque converter with the pump drive up.
2. Install the front pump support to engage the mating splines of the front
pump support shaft on
the torque convert ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY TO THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit.
TEST the system
for normal
operation.
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