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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 204-
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Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Mustang
Rear shock absorber (upper attachment) 40 30 —
Rear shock absorber (lower attachment) 80 59 —
Shock absorber clevis bracket-to-
axle nut 108 80 —
Upper arm-
to-frame bolt 97 72 —
Upper arm-
to-axle bolt 111 82 —
Lower arm-
to-body attachment bolt 150 111 —
Lower arm-
to-axle bolt 150 111 —
Stabilizer bar-
to-lower arm bolt 55 41 —
Parking brake cable bracket 55 41 —
Axle damper front bolt 90 66 —
Axle damper rear nut 90 66 —
Axle damper bracket-
to-frame bolt 80 59 —
Pinion bumper mount-
to-body bolts 14 10 —
Bracket assembly-
to-differential housing bolt 48 35 —
Wheel nuts 129 95 —
Cobra
Subframe-to-
body bolts 103 76 —
Subframe-to-
rear bracket bolts 103 76 —
Subframe rear bracket-
to-body bolts 80 59 —
Shock absorber-
to-lower arm and bushing bolts 133 98 —
Shock absorber-
to-body nuts 40 30 —
Upper arm and bushing-
to-subframe nuts 90 66 —
Upper arm and bushing-
to-knuckle nut 90 66 —
Lower arm and bushing-
to-subframe bolts 250 184 —
Lower arm and bushing-
to-knuckle nut 115 85 —
Toe link-
to-subframe nut 48 35 —
Toe link-
to-knuckle nut 48 35 —
Stabilizer bar bracket bolt 55 41 —
Stabilizer bar link nuts 48 35 —
Rear axle differential rear insulator-
to-axle housing bolts 103 76 —
Rear brake disc dust shield-
to-knuckle bolts 10 — 89
Brake line-
to-rear brake caliper bolt 40 30 —
Parking brake cable bracket-
to-lower arm and bushing bolt 15 11 —
ABS sensor bolt 23 17 — Klj . 1 ba
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Axle shaft-to-
hub retainer 325 240 —
Wheel nuts 129 95 — Klj . 2 ba
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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 during removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
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.
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
zrear spring (4460)
z rear shock absorber (18125)
z rear upper suspension arm and bushings (5500)
„common LH and RH
z rear lower suspension arm and bushings (5A649)
„common LH and RH
z rear stabilizer bar (5A772) (4.6 2V- equipped models only)
z axle drive line vibration dampers (4.6 2V- equipped models only)
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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
5 4731 Rear axle bumper bracket
6 4905 Rear axle differential carrier bumper and bracket
7 5A772 Rear stabilizer bar
8 5500 Rear upper suspension arm and bushing
(common LH and RH) Klj . 2 ba
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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-
199 (T83T-3132- A1) Front Hub Remover Replacer
204-
069 (T81P-1104- C) Hub Bearing Remover
204-
081 (T83P-1104- AH2) Hub Dust Seal Replacer
205-
289 (T89P-1249- A) Rear Hub Remover
205-
287 (T89P-1225- AH) Receiving Cup
205-
286 (T89P-1104- A) Step Plate Adapter
205-
D016 (D80L-630- 5) or
Equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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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. Remove the rear wheel knuckle (5A968/5A969). For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle — Cobra in this section.
2. Remove the bolts and the dust shield. Discard the bolts.
3. Position the knuckle in a vise.
4. NOTE: There are two methods for removing the rear hub (1109) from the rear wheel bearing
(1A049). Both methods are shown.
Method one. Using the special tools, remove the hub. Step Plate Adapter Set
205-
DS011 (D80L-630- A) or
Equivalent Klj . 2 ba
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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.
2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing from the knuckle.
Installation 1. Install the bearing. 1. Position the knuckle on the press.
2. Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the knuckle until the bearing clears the snap ring groove and bottoms out in the bore. Klj . 3 ba
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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 the knuckle in a press, making sure the wheel bearing inner race is supported with the appropriate step plate adapter.
2. Using the special tool, install the hub. 4. Install the dust shield and new bolts. Klj . 4 ba
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