2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Toe Link —
Cobra 
Removal   CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital 
components and systems and their failure can result i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7.
 CAUTION: Do not strike the toe link or the knuckle to disconnect the toe link. The 
toe link or the knuckle can be damaged. 
Using the special tool, disconnect the toe link (5K848) from the knuckl

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Spring —
Coil 
Removal   CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital 
components and systems and their failure can result in m

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Remove the bolt and the parking brake cable bracket. Discard the bolt. 
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine  5. Remove the stabilizer bar (5A772). For additional information, refer to  Stabiliz

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual All vehicles 
1. NOTE:  Inspect the insulators for wear or damage. Install new insulators if necessary. 
Install the upper insulator on the spring. 
2. Install the lower insulator on the lower arm. 
3

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the special tool 014-
00942. 
6. Raise the suspension until the shock absorber is compressed to the alignment mark (curb  height). 
7. Tighten the lower arm- to-axle pivot bolt. 
8. Lower th