2003 FORD MUSTANG wheel alignment

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Camber Adjustment —
Rear
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Rotate the bolt and the cam to the correct camber setting.
3. Tighten the nut while holding the bolt and the cam stationary.
4. Recheck the wheel alignment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary.
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6. Remove the front coil spring (5310). For additional information, refer to
Spring in this section.
7. Remove the nut and the front suspension lower control arm. Discard the nut.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . 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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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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7. Tighten the nuts.
8. Position the cam bolt so the marks are aligned. Tighten the nut.
9. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
10. Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
11. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check wheel alignment, adjust if necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 4 ba
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2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to
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13. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the rear brake caliper and install the clip.
14. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the parking brake lever.
15.
CAUTION: The axle retainer must be tightened with the brakes applied and the
wheels off the ground to make sure of correct bearing seating. Failure to do so can
cause the retainer to loosen, causing extensive vehicle damage and loss of vehicle
control.
Lower the vehicle and apply the parking brake or service brakes.
16. Tighten the retainer.
17. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to
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2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to
Section 204 -
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