Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 101

WARNING: The electrical power to the air
suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting,
jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can
be accomplished by turning off the air suspension
switch. Failure to do so can result in unexpected
inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result
in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Check the steering system for wear or damage. Carry out a
steering linkage test. Refer
Inspect the tire wear pattern. Refer to Tire Wear Patterns
chart in this section.
Are the steering components worn or damaged?
H3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STRUT CHECK
Check the front shock absorbers/strut mounts for loose
bolts or nuts.
Check the front shock absorbers/struts for wear or damage.
Carry out a "bounce test".
Are the front shock absorbers/struts loose or
damaged?
H4 CHECK THE FRONT SPRINGS
Check the front spring and front spring mounts/brackets for
wear or damage.
Are the front springs or spring mounts/brackets worn
or damaged?
H5 CHECK THE CONTROL ARMS/RADIUS ARMS
Inspect the control arm bushings for wear or damage.
Inspect for twisted or bent control/radius arm.
Are the control/radius arms damaged or worn?
H6 CHECK THE STABILIZER BAR/TRACK BAR
Check the stabilizer bar/track bar bushings and links for
damage or wear.
Check the stabilizer bar/track bar for damage.
Check for loose or damaged stabilizer bar isolators or
brackets.
Are the stabilizer bar/track bar components loose, worn
or damaged?
PINPOINT TEST I: REAR SUSPENSION NOISE
Section 211-00 .
Test Step
REPAIR the steering
system. INSTALL new
components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to H3 .
Yes
TIGHTEN to specifications if
loose. INSTALL new front
shock absorbers/struts if
damaged. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to H4 .
Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to H5 .
Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to H6 .
Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
Suspension system OK.
CONDUCT diagnosis on
other suspect systems.
Result / Action to Take