2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REFER to 
Section 204 - 04  . 
�z Strut(s).  �zINSTALL new strut(s) as 
necessary. REFER to  Section  204 - 01  . 
�z Shock absorber(s).  �zINSTALL new shock absorber
(s) as necessary. 
�z Loose front

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Component Tests 
Ball Joint Inspection 
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel bearings. 
3. Posit

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Wheel Bearing Inspection 
1. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the floor. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. NOTE:  Make sure the wheel rotates fre

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Camber and Caster Adjustment —
Front 
All vehicles  1. Remove the rivet. Loosen the nuts and bolt. 
Vehicles requiring camber adjustment  2. Move the front suspension camber adju

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the nuts, bolt and the front suspension camber adjusting plate. 
6. Raise the front end. Position the strut and spring assembly out of the way. For additional 
information, refer to  Section

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10. Align the camber marks and position the front suspension camber adjustment plate at the 
correct caster setting. 
All vehicles  11. Tighten the nuts and bolt. 
12. Recheck the wheel alignment. Fol

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