2003 FORD MUSTANG suspension

6. Move the jack stand under the front suspension lower arm ball joint and raise the suspension
until the shock absorber is compressed to the previously established alignment mark (curb
height).
7. Tighten the nuts.
8. Remove the jack stand.
9. Install the power rack and pinion steering gear. Klj . 6 ba
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10. Position the intermediate shaft and install the bolt.
11. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the front suspension lower arm.
1. Install the link and bushing.
2. Install the nut.
12. Connect the tie- rod end to the spindle.
1. Install the tie- rod end into the spindle.
2. Install the nut.
3. Install a new cotter pin.
13. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 7 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 204-
02: Rear Suspension 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Mustang
Rear shock absorber (upper attachment) 40 30 —
Rear shock absorber (lower attachment) 80 59 —
Shock absorber clevis bracket-to-
axle nut 108 80 —
Upper arm-
to-frame bolt 97 72 —
Upper arm-
to-axle bolt 111 82 —
Lower arm-
to-body attachment bolt 150 111 —
Lower arm-
to-axle bolt 150 111 —
Stabilizer bar-
to-lower arm bolt 55 41 —
Parking brake cable bracket 55 41 —
Axle damper front bolt 90 66 —
Axle damper rear nut 90 66 —
Axle damper bracket-
to-frame bolt 80 59 —
Pinion bumper mount-
to-body bolts 14 10 —
Bracket assembly-
to-differential housing bolt 48 35 —
Wheel nuts 129 95 —
Cobra
Subframe-to-
body bolts 103 76 —
Subframe-to-
rear bracket bolts 103 76 —
Subframe rear bracket-
to-body bolts 80 59 —
Shock absorber-
to-lower arm and bushing bolts 133 98 —
Shock absorber-
to-body nuts 40 30 —
Upper arm and bushing-
to-subframe nuts 90 66 —
Upper arm and bushing-
to-knuckle nut 90 66 —
Lower arm and bushing-
to-subframe bolts 250 184 —
Lower arm and bushing-
to-knuckle nut 115 85 —
Toe link-
to-subframe nut 48 35 —
Toe link-
to-knuckle nut 48 35 —
Stabilizer bar bracket bolt 55 41 —
Stabilizer bar link nuts 48 35 —
Rear axle differential rear insulator-
to-axle housing bolts 103 76 —
Rear brake disc dust shield-
to-knuckle bolts 10 — 89
Brake line-
to-rear brake caliper bolt 40 30 —
Parking brake cable bracket-
to-lower arm and bushing bolt 15 11 —
ABS sensor bolt 23 17 — Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Rear Suspension
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:
zrear spring (4460)
z rear shock absorber (18125)
z rear upper suspension arm and bushings (5500)
„common LH and RH
z rear lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649)
„common LH and RH
z rear stabilizer bar (5A772) (4.6 2V- equipped models only)
z axle drive line vibration dampers (4.6 2V- equipped models only)
Rear Suspension SECTION 204-
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Item Part
Number Description
1 18125 Rear shock absorber
2 — Rear axle driveline vibration damper
3 5A649 Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common
LH and RH)
4 5560 Rear spring
5 4731 Rear axle bumper bracket
6 4905 Rear axle differential carrier bumper and bracket
7 5A772 Rear stabilizer bar
8 5500 Rear upper suspension arm and bushing
(common LH and RH) Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Hub —
Cobra
SECTION 204-
02: Rear Suspension 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
2-
3 Jaw Puller
205- D026 (D80L-1013- A) or
Equivalent Driver
205-
199 (T83T-3132- A1) Front Hub Remover Replacer
204-
069 (T81P-1104- C) Hub Bearing Remover
204-
081 (T83P-1104- AH2) Hub Dust Seal Replacer
205-
289 (T89P-1249- A) Rear Hub Remover
205-
287 (T89P-1225- AH) Receiving Cup
205-
286 (T89P-1104- A) Step Plate Adapter
205-
D016 (D80L-630- 5) or
Equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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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. Remove the rear wheel knuckle (5A968/5A969). For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle — Cobra in this section.
2. Remove the bolts and the dust shield. Discard the bolts.
3. Position the knuckle in a vise.
4. NOTE: There are two methods for removing the rear hub (1109) from the rear wheel bearing
(1A049). Both methods are shown.
Method one. Using the special tools, remove the hub. Step Plate Adapter Set
205-
DS011 (D80L-630- A) or
Equivalent Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Studs
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 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
4. Using the special tool, remove and discard the wheel stud.
Installation CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations in the hub flange
can be stripped.
1. Install the wheel stud. 1. Position a new wheel stud in the hub flange making sure the serrations on the stud line up with the serrations in the flange.
2. Position washers and a reversed wheel nut on the wheel stud.
3. Tighten the wheel nut until the wheel stud seats on the back of the hub flange.
SECTION 204-
02: Rear Suspension 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
C-
Frame and Clamp Assembly
211- 023 (T74P-3044- A1) Klj . 1 ba
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