Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2937

SECTION 309-00: Exhaust System
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Muffler —3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
4. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) from the axle
housing.
Discard the nut.
5. Lower the rear axle.
6. Remove the dual converter assembly flange nuts.
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual
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