Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Rear Suspension

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

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.

The rear suspension consists of the following components:

  • rear spring (4460)
  • rear shock absorber (18125)
  • rear upper suspension arm and bushings (5500)
  • common LH and RH
  • rear lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649)
  • common LH and RH
  • rear stabilizer bar (5A772) (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
  • axle drive line vibration dampers (4.6 2V-equipped models only)
Installation
1. Install the spring. 1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower control arm. 2. Swing the arm into the fender well. 2. Position a jack stand under the front su ...

Rear Suspension (Description and Operation)
  Item Part Number Description 1 18125 Rear shock absorber 2 - Rear axle driveline vibration damper 3 5A649 Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common ...

Other materials:

Piston - Pin Diameter
1. Measure the piston pin diameter in two directions at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

Lamp Switch - Headlamp
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the headlamp switch knob. 1. Pull the headlamp switch knob out. 2. Insert a thin tool into the slot, pull and remove the headlamp switch knob. 3. Remove the instrument panel cluster fin ...

Safety Belt Buckle - Front Seat
Removal Driver and passenger seat 1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the nut and the safety belt buckle. Driver seat only 3. Disconnect the safety belt buckle electrical connector. Installation 1. To install, ...