Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 159

SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bar —Stabilizer
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
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to
3. Disconnect the front stabilizer bar links (5K483) from the front stabilizer bar (5482).
1. Remove the nuts and bushings. Discard the nuts.
2. Rotate the stabilizer bar to disconnect the links.
4. Remove and discard the nuts.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar brackets (5486) and the stabilizer bar mounting bracket adapters
(5B482).
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
Section 100-02 .
Section 204-04 .