2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 204-
02: Rear Suspension  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications 
Description  Nm  lb-
ft  lb-
in  Mustang 
Rear shock absorber (upper attachment)  40  30  —
Rear

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Axle shaft-to-
hub retainer  325  240  —
Wheel nuts  129  95  — Klj .  2 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Rear Suspension 
 WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will 
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers du

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Item  Part 
Number  Description 
1  18125  Rear shock absorber 
2  — Rear axle driveline vibration damper 
3  5A649  Rear lower suspension arm and bushing (common 
LH and RH) 
4  5560  Rear spring

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
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-
19

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Method two. Using the special tools, remove the hub. 
6. Remove the snap ring. 
7. Press the wheel bearing from the knuckle. 
1. Position the knuckle on the press bed supported by the special tool.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Install the snap ring. 
3.
 CAUTION: The bearing inner race must be supported during hub installation. 
Failure to follow these instructions can damage the bearing. 
Install the hub.  1. Position t