2003 FORD MUSTANG clip

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A wobble or shudder. GO to Symptom Chart — Tire Noise/Vibration .
2. Depends more on where the vehicle is operated 1. Bump/pothole, rough road or smooth road. GO to Symptom Chart — Suspension
Noise/Vibration .
„ Noise is random or intermittent occurring from road irregularities. GO to Symptom Chart — Squeak and Rattle .
„ Noise or vibration changes from one road surface to another. Normal sound
changes.
„ Noise or vibration associated with a hard/firm ride. GO to Symptom Chart —
Suspension Noise/Vibration .
Symptom Charts Symptom Chart — Air Leak and Wind Noise Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Air leak around
door perimeter z
Loose fit seal. zPINCH the seal carrier to
improve retention on the
seal flange.
z Seal installed
incorrectly. z
REINSTALL the seal.
z Door misaligned. zREALIGN the door.
CHECK door gaps and fit
in the door opening and
ADJUST as necessary.
z Scuff plate installed
incorrectly. z
REINSTALL the scuff
plate.
z Seal or seal push pins
damaged. z
INSTALL a new seal.
z Air leak around
glass run z
Door glass misaligned. zADJUST the door glass.
z Glass run installed
incorrectly. z
ADJUST the glass run.
INSERT foam in the glass
run carrier.
z Leak path behind glass
run. z
INSTALL foam rope
behind the glass run.
z Glass run channel
spread wide. z
PINCH the glass run
channel to reduce the size
of the opening.
z Blow- out clip bent or
contacting door glass. z
ADJUST the blow- out clip
or INSTALL a new glass
run/blow- out clip molding
assembly.
z Glass run damaged. zINSTALL a new glass run.
z Air leak at inner
belt line z
Belt line seal installed
incorrectly on flange. z
ADJUST the seal. (Do not
bend the flange.)
z Belt line seal integrated
with door trim installed
incorrectly (no glass
contact). z
REINSTALL the door trim. Klj . 12 ba
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with header.
z Convertible top
flapping with the
top up z
Vinyl top contacting
interior headliner. z
Working from front to
back, INSTALL a 6.35 mm
(0.25 in) foam sheet
between the headliner
and the vinyl top at the
suspected area. Allow a
clearance of 50 mm (2 in)
-75 mm (3 in) away from
the roof bows and the side
rails.
z Noise from roof
rack z
Roof rack rails or
crossbars loose. z
TIGHTEN the fasteners.
z Roof rack fasteners
missing. z
INSTALL the approved
fasteners.
z Roof rack crossbars
installed backward. z
REINSTALL the
crossbars.
z Roof rack rub strips
partially lifting from
roof. z
REAPPLY adhesive or
fasteners or INSTALL new
rub strips as necessary.
z Roof rack gaskets
loose or misaligned. z
REINSTALL the gasket.
z Wind noise from
bug
shield/exterior
windshield sun
visor z
Turbulence created by
location and shape. z
REMOVE per customer
direction if it is a dealer
installed option. Symptom Chart—
Brake Noise/Vibration Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Rattling noise zCaliper
mounting bolts
loose. z
CHECK the caliper bolts.
TIGHTEN to specifications.
REFER to Section 206 - 03
for front disc brakes or
Section 206
- 04 for rear
disc brakes.
z Damaged or
worn caliper
pins or
retainers. z
CHECK the caliper pins
and retainers for lubrication
and correct fit. LUBRICATE
or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
z Missing or
damaged anti-
rattle clips or
springs. z
CHECK the brake pads for
missing clips or broken
springs. INSTALL new
components as necessary.
REFER to Section 206 - 03
for front disc brakes or
Section 206
- 04 for rear
disc brakes.
z Loose brake
disc shield. z
TIGHTEN the brake disc
shield bolts to specification.
REFER to Section 206 - 03 .
z Clicking noise— with
brakes applied with
ABS brakes z
ABS hydraulic
control unit. z
Acceptable condition.
z Squealing noise— zDisc brake zAcceptable condition. Klj . 16 ba
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closing/opening
the window
z Squeak— heard
outside of vehicle
when
closing/opening
the door z
Exhaust shield
rubbing against
the chassis or
exhaust pipe. z
CHECK the exhaust system.
REPAIR as necessary. REFER
to Section 309 - 00 .
z Squeak— occurs
with initial brake
pedal application z
Disc brake pads. zUnder certain conditions,
asbestos free pads can
generate a squeak noise. This
noise is normal and does not
indicate a concern.
z Squeak— a
constant noise
that occurs with
brake pedal
applications z
Damaged or
worn disc brake
pads. z
INSPECT the pads for oil,
grease or brake fluid
contamination. CHECK for
glazed linings. A brake disc with
hard spots will also cause a
squeak type noise. REPAIR or
INSTALL new pads as
necessary. REFER to Section 206 - 03 for front disc brakes and
Section 206 - 04 for rear disc
brakes.
z Squeak— noise
occurs over
bumps or when
turning z
Worn control
arm bushings. z
INSPECT the control arm
bushings. Spray with lubricant
and CARRY OUT a "bounce
test" to determine which
bushing. REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 204 - 01 .
z Worn or
damaged shock
absorber/strut. z
INSPECT the shock absorber
for damage. CARRY OUT a
"bounce test" to isolate the
noise. INSTALL a new shock
absorber/strut as necessary.
REFER to Section 204 - 01 for
the front shock absorber/strut or
Section 204 - 02 for the rear
shock absorber/strut.
z Rattle— heard
when
closing/opening
the door or
window z
Loose internal
door
mechanism,
bracket or
attachment. z
REPEAT the motion or CARRY
OUT a "tap test" to duplicate the
noise. INSPECT the door for
loose components. TIGHTEN
loose components or USE the
Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit
to isolate any rattling
components.
z Rattle — GT
models only,
noise occurs from
the rear of the
vehicle z
A loose or under
torqued shock
damper
attaching nut. z
VERIFY the torque on the
shock damper- to-axle nuts is 63
Nm (46 lb- ft). VERIFY the
torque for the shock damper- to-
rail bracket nuts is 90 Nm (66
lb- ft). Do not over torque.
TIGHTEN as necessary.
z Squeak or rattle—
heard inside the
vehicle over rough
roads/bumps z
Misaligned glove
compartment
door/hinge. z
ALIGN the glove compartment
door.
z Instrument panel
trim loose or z
INSPECT the instrument panel
trim for missing or loose clips or Klj . 32 ba
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PINPOINT TEST B: ENGINE TICKING NOISE No
INSPECT the wheel
bearings. ADJUST or
REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
A6 CHECK THE FRONT SUSPENSION
z
Check the front suspension for:
zBroken or loose bolts.
z Damaged springs.
z Worn or damaged upper and lower control arm
bushings.
z Loose or rough front bearings.
z Uneven tire wear.
z Are all the suspension components in satisfactory
condition? Yes
GO to
A7 .
No
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation. A7 RESURFACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS
z
CAUTION: Do not use a bench lathe to machine brake
discs.
z NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to machine the
brake discs. After machining, make sure the brake disc meets
the thickness specification.
z Refer to Brake Disc Machining in this section. Resurface the
front brake discs. Road test the vehicle.
z Is the vibration/shudder present? Yes
GO to
A8 .
No
Vehicle is OK. A8 CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION
z
Check the rear suspension for:
zBroken or loose bolts.
z Damaged or worn springs or spring bushings.
z Worn or damaged upper and lower control arm
bushings.
z Worn or damaged trailing arms.
z Loose or rough rear bearings.
z Uneven tire wear.
z Are all the suspension components in satisfactory
condition? Yes
GO to
A9 .
No
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation. A9 RESURFACE THE REAR BRAKE DISC OR DRUM
z
CAUTION: Do not use a bench lathe to machine brake
discs.
z NOTE: Follow the manufacturers instructions to machine the
brake discs. After machining, make sure the brake disc meets
the thickness specification.
z Refer to Brake Disc Machining in this section. Resurface the
rear brake discs or drums. Road test the vehicle.
z Is the vibration/shudder present? Yes
CHECK the front
suspension for wear or
damage. RESURFACE
the front brake discs.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
Vehicle is OK.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK FOR TICKING NOISE AT THE FUEL
RAIL z
Disconnect the first fuel line clip. Yes Klj . 49 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Spindle
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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Remove the front wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section.
4. Remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.
5. Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the bracket.
SECTION 204-
01: Front Suspension 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Tie-
Rod End Remover
211- 001 (TOOL- 3290-D) or
Equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Shock Absorber
Removal
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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do
not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified
during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
3. Remove the front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 03 .
4. Remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.
5. Unclip the ABS sensor wire from the bracket.
6. Remove the nut and the ABS sensor wire bracket.
SECTION 204-
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5. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever.
6. Remove the clip and disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the rear brake
caliper.
7. Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the knuckle (5A968/5A969).
8. Remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 04 .
9. Support the lower suspension arm and bushing (5A649) with a jack stand. Klj . 2 ba
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13. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the rear brake caliper and install the clip.
14. Connect the parking brake cable and conduit to the parking brake lever.
15.
CAUTION: The axle retainer must be tightened with the brakes applied and the
wheels off the ground to make sure of correct bearing seating. Failure to do so can
cause the retainer to loosen, causing extensive vehicle damage and loss of vehicle
control.
Lower the vehicle and apply the parking brake or service brakes.
16. Tighten the retainer.
17. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Check the wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to
Section 204 - 00 . Klj . 8 ba
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