2003 FORD MUSTANG wheel bolt torque

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Damper
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. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Disconnect the damper from the axle. 1. Remove the bolt.
2. Disconnect the damper.
4. Remove the damper. 1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the outer washer.
3. Remove the damper.
Installation 1. Make sure the inner washer is positioned on the stud. SECTION 204-
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 205-
02C: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch IRS 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants/Adhesive/Sealants
Premium Long-
Life Grease XG -1-C ESA-
M1C75- B SAE 75W-
140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-
19580- B WSL-
M2C192- A Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-
19B546-A EST-
M2C118- A Clear Silicone Rubber F7AZ-
19554-CA ESB-
M4G92- A Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-
BA WSK-
M2G349- A1 Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-
AA WSK-
M2G351- A5 High Temperature Nickel Anti-
Seize Lubricant F6AZ-9L494-
AA ESE-
M12A4-A Capacity
Additive Friction Modifier 118 ml (4 oz)
Rear axle lubricant 1.23-
1.37 liters (2.6- 2.9 pints) Rear axle lubricant level 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) from the bottom of
the fill hole Clearance, Tolerance and Adjustments
Maximum carrier spread 0.762 mm (0.030 in)
Maximum differential ring gear backface runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Maximum differential case runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in)
Backlash between differential ring gear and pinion teeth 0.203 mm (0.008 in)-
0.330 mm (0.013
in) Preferred backlash 0.254 mm (0.010 in)
Maximum backlash variation between teeth 0.1016 mm (0.004 in)
Maximum radial runout of rear axle pinion flange in
assembly TIR 0.254 mm (0.010 in)
Available drive pinion bearing adjustment shim in steps of:
0.0254 mm (0.001 in) 0.254 mm (0.010 in)-
0.965 mm (0.038
in) Lubricant deflector to differential housing cover 5.08 mm (0.200 in)-
6.35 mm (0.250 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Rear axle wheel hub retainer 340 251 —
Driveshaft to pinion flange bolt 112 83 —
Rear axle differential front lower insulator nut and bolt 70 52 —
Rear axle differential rear insulator bolt 103 76 —Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 205-
05: Rear Drive Halfshafts 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Halfshaft assembled length 817.6 mm (32.19 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft Tie-
rod end to knuckle 47 35
Shock absorber to suspension lower arm 133 98
Suspension upper arm and bushing to knuckle 90 66
Rear brake anti-
lock sensor bolt 7 5
Rear axle wheel hub retainer 325 240 Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 206-
04: Rear Disc Brake 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Disc brake lining wear limit 1.0 mm (0.040 in)
Disc thickness 15 mm (0.59 in)
Disc lateral runout 0.102 mm (0.004 in)
Disc thickness variation 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Hub runout —
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Rear wheel brake hose-
to-rear disc brake caliper retaining bolt 40 30 —
Rear disc brake support bracket bolts 103 76 —
Brake disc shield bolts 9-
12 — 80-
106 Rear brake pin retainer 33 25 — Klj . 1 ba
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column bearing(s).
bearing(s). REFER to
Section 211 - 04 .
z Loose, worn or
damaged lower
steering column shaft
U-joint(s). z
INSTALL a new lower
steering column shaft.
REFER to Section 211 - 04 .
z Wander zUnevenly loaded or
overloaded vehicle. z
INFORM the
customer of incorrect
vehicle loading.
z Loose, worn or
damaged front wheel
spindle tie- rod. z
GO to the Tie- Rod
Articulation Torque
Component Test.
z Loose, worn or
damaged tie- rod ends. z
GO to the Steering
Linkage Component
Test.
z Loose or damaged
steering gear mounting
bolts. z
INSTALL new or
TIGHTEN bolts.
REFER to Section 211 - 02 .
z Loose lower steering
column shaft U- joint
bolts. z
TIGHTEN the bolts.
REFER to Section 211 - 04 .
z Loose, worn or
damaged lower
steering column shaft
U-joints. z
INSTALL a new lower
steering column shaft.
REFER to Section 211 - 04 .
z Loose, worn or
damaged steering
column bearing(s). z
INSTALL new
steering column
bearings. REFER to
Section 211 - 04 .
z Suspension
components. z
REFER to Section 204 - 00 for suspension
system diagnosis and
testing.
z Drift/Pull zUnevenly loaded or
overloaded vehicle. z
INFORM the
customer of incorrect
vehicle loading.
z Wheel alignment. zCHECK the wheel
alignment. ADJUST
as required. REFER
to Section 204 - 00 .
z Loose, worn or
damaged front wheel
spindle tie- rod. z
GO to the Tie- Rod
Articulation Torque
Component Test.
z Loose, worn or
damaged tie- rod ends. z
GO to the Steering
Linkage Component
Test.
z Suspension
components. z
REFER to Section 204 - 00 for suspension
system diagnosis and
testing.
z The steering gear valve
effort out of balance. z
GO to Steering Gear
Valve Component
Test in this section.
z Check the brake
system for proper z
REFER to Section 206 - 00 . Klj . 6 ba
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operation.
z Incorrect
frame/underbody
alignment. z
CORRECT as
required. REFER to
Frame Dimension
Manual.
z Feedback zLoose, worn or
damaged front wheel
spindle tie- rod. z
GO to the Tie- Rod
Articulation Torque
Component Test.
z Loose, worn or
damaged tie- rod ends. z
GO to the Steering
Linkage Component
Test.
z Loose or damaged
steering gear insulators
or bolts. z
INSTALL new or
TIGHTEN the
retaining bolts.
REFER to Section 211 - 02 .
z Loose lower steering
column shaft U- joint
bolts. z
TIGHTEN the bolts.
REFER to Section 211 - 04 .
z Loose suspension
bushings, fasteners or
ball joints. z
INSTALL new
suspension
components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 204 - 01 .
z Worn or damaged
steering column
bearing(s). z
INSTALL new
steering column
bearing(s). REFER to
Section 211 - 04 .
z Poor
Returnability/Sticky
Steering z
Binding lower steering
column shaft U- joints. z
INSTALL a new lower
steering column shaft.
REFER to Section 211 - 04 .
z Loose, worn or
damaged front wheel
spindle tie- rod. z
GO to the Tie- Rod
Articulation Torque
Component Test.
z Loose, worn or
damaged tie- rod ends. z
GO to the Steering
Linkage Component
Test.
z Suspension
components. z
REFER to Section 204 - 00 for suspension
system diagnosis and
testing.
z Binding steering
column bearing(s). z
INSTALL new
steering column
bearing(s). REFER to
Section 211 - 04 .
z Shimmy zLoose, worn or
damaged tie- rod end. z
GO to the Steering
Linkage Component
Test.
z Loose, worn or
damaged front wheel
spindle tie- rod. z
GO to the Tie- Rod
Articulation Torque
Component Test.
z Suspension
components. z
REFER to Section 204 - 00 for suspension
system diagnosis and
testing. Klj . 7 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
a
Once torque is reached, continue turning to align slot in nut with cotter pin hole in tie- rod.
SECTION 211-
02: Power Steering 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT
-2-QDX MERCON®
Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-
19A331-A ESE-
M1C171- A Steering Gear Grease C3AZ-19578-
A ESW-
M1C87- A
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Front wheel spindle tie-
rod 100 74 —
Power steering pump mounting bolts (CII pump) 51 38 —
Power steering pump mounting bolts
(CIII pump) 25 18 —
Pressure line fitting
(CII pump) 40 30 —
Pressure line fitting
(CIII pump) 65 48 —
Pressure line fitting 30 22 —
Return line fitting
(steering gear) 30 22 —
Steering gear mounting nut 48 35 —
Steering intermediate shaft coupling pinch bolt 34 25 —
Tie-
rod end castellated nut 56
a 11
a —
Tie-
rod end jam nut 55 41 — Klj . 1 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 211-
04: Steering Column 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricant
Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-
A ESA-
M1C232- A
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Lock cylinder housing screws 22 17 —
Steering column lower bearing retainer bolts 9 — 80
Ignition switch screws 6 — 53
Multi-
function switch screws 3 — 27
Steering wheel bolt 38 28 —
Steering column retaining nuts 15 12 —
Intermediate shaft coupler-
to-steering column shaft bolt 25 19 — Klj . 1 ba
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