2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Spring 
Removal 
 CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital 
components and systems and their failure can result in major serv

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5.
 CAUTION: Use care not to damage the tie- rod end dust boot. 
Using the special tool, disconnect the tie- rod from the spindle. 
6. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar link (5K483) from the front s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8.
 CAUTION: Correctly support the power rack and pinion steering gear to avoid 
damaging the gear and hoses. 
Position the power rack and steering gear out of the way.  1. Remove the nuts and bolts.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Lower the front suspension lower arm and remove the jack stand. 
13. Remove the spring. 
1. Swing the front suspension lower arm out of the fender well. 
2. Remove the spring and the spring insula

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard of the spring seat 
and raise the arm into position. 
3. NOTE:  The front suspension lower arm nuts must be tightened with

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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 th

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