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6. Remove the front brake disc shield.
1. Remove the three shield rivets.
2. Remove the shield.
7. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
8. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the tie- rod end dust boot.
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie- rod end from the front wheel spindle.
9. 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 front wheel spindle (3105).
zLoosen the ball joint stud two or three turns.
z Sharply rap on the spindle at the ball joint connection to disconnect the ball joint stud. Klj . 2 ba
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2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 5 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Shock Absorber
Removal
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 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 proper 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 front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 03 .
4. Remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.
5. Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the bracket.
6. Remove the nut and the ABS sensor wire bracket.
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Spring
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 proper 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. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
SECTION 204-
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Tie-
Rod End Remover
211- 001 (TOOL- 3290-D) or
Equivalent Coil Spring Compressor
204-
D001 (D78P-5310- A) or
Equivalent Klj . 1 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-
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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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Axle shaft-to-
hub retainer 325 240 —
Wheel nuts 129 95 — Klj . 2 ba
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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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