Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 455

14. CAUTION: Install the hardened washer between the lower suspension arm and
bushing and the shock absorber. Failure to do so can result in damage and failure of the
lower suspension arm and bushing.
Position the shock absorber, and install the bolt and the new nut.
15. Install the other halfshaft and knuckle assembly, toe link, and shock absorber as described in
the previous steps.
16. Raise the suspension until the shock absorbers compress to the previously established
alignment mark (curb height).
17. Tighten the nut.