2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 17.
NOTE:  Mark the new cam bolt in the same position as the old one for assembly reference 
before discarding the old bolt. 
Disconnect the knuckle from upper suspension arm and bushing.  1. Remove a

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Insert the special tool into the housing bore. 
22. Remove the other halfshaft and knuckle assembly as described in the previous steps. 
23. Support the differential housing (4010) with a transmis

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 26.
 CAUTION: Do not damage the axle vent hose. 
Lower the rear axle assembly from the vehicle. 
27. If removal of the mounting bushings is necessary, remove them by hand. 
Installation  1. Install th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5.
 CAUTION: Align the index- marks. 
 CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply 
Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554- AA or equivalent meeting Ford specificat

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8.
 CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the halfshaft without the 
special tool. 
Install the special tool. 
9. Position the halfshaft for installation. 
10. Seat the CV joint s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11.
 CAUTION: Do not tighten the fastener at this time. 
Connect the knuckle to the upper suspension arm and bushing.  1. Position the knuckle. 
2. Install the new cam bolt and nut. 
12.  CAUTION: Do

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14.
 CAUTION: Install the hardened washer between the lower suspension arm and 
bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the 
lower suspension arm and bushi

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 18. Align the marks on the cam bolt and the upper suspension arm and bushing, and tighten the 
nut. 
19. Repeat the two previous steps for the other knuckle. 
20. Lower the suspension and remove the j