Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 135

Front wheel bearing(s)
Loose or damaged front or rear suspension components
Loose, damaged or missing suspension fastener(s)
Damaged spring(s)
Damaged or leaking strut and spring assemblies
Damaged or leaking shock absorber(s)
Worn or damaged suspension bushing(s)
Loose, worn or damaged steering system components
Damaged axle components
6. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported condition is found, correct the cause (if
possible) before proceeding to the next step.
7. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and GO to
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Condition
Dogtracking
Drift/pull
Front bottoming
or riding low
Incorrect tire
wear
Possible Sources
Excessive rear
thrust angle.
Front or rear
suspension
components.
Drive axle
damaged.
Unequal tire
pressure.
Excessive side-to-
side difference in
caster or camber.
Tire forces.
Unevenly loaded or
overloaded vehicle.
Steering
components.
Brake drag.
Strut(s).
Front coil springs
(5310).
Incorrect tire
pressure (rapid
center rib or inner
and outer edge
wear).
Symptom Chart
Action
CHECK the wheel alignment.
ADJUST as necessary.
INSPECT the front and rear
suspension system. REPAIR
or INSTALL new suspension
components as necessary.
REFER to Section 204-01
Section 204-02 .
REPAIR as necessary. Refer
to the appropriate section in
Group 205 for the procedure..
ADJUST tire pressure.
CHECK the wheel alignment.
ADJUST as necessary.
ROTATE tires front to rear.
NOTIFY the customer of
incorrect vehicle loading.
REFER to Section 211-00
REFER to Section 206-00
INSTALL new strut(s) as
necessary. REFER to Section
204-01 .
CHECK ride height. INSTALL
new springs as necessary.
REFER to Section 204-01
ADJUST tire pressure.
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