Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 79

closing/opening
the window
Squeak—heard
outside of vehicle
when
closing/opening
the door
Squeak—occurs
with initial brake
pedal application
Squeak—a
constant noise
that occurs with
brake pedal
applications
Squeak—noise
occurs over
bumps or when
turning
Rattle—heard
when
closing/opening
the door or
window
Rattle — GT
models only,
noise occurs from
the rear of the
vehicle
Squeak or rattle—
heard inside the
vehicle over rough
roads/bumps
Exhaust shield
rubbing against
the chassis or
exhaust pipe.
Disc brake pads.
Damaged or
worn disc brake
pads.
Worn control
arm bushings.
Worn or
damaged shock
absorber/strut.
Loose internal
door
mechanism,
bracket or
attachment.
A loose or under
torqued shock
damper
attaching nut.
Misaligned glove
compartment
door/hinge.
Instrument panel
trim loose or
CHECK the exhaust system.
REPAIR as necessary. REFER
to Section 309-00 .
Under certain conditions,
asbestos free pads can
generate a squeak noise. This
noise is normal and does not
indicate a concern.
INSPECT the pads for oil,
grease or brake fluid
contamination. CHECK for
glazed linings. A brake disc with
hard spots will also cause a
squeak type noise. REPAIR or
INSTALL new pads as
necessary. REFER to Section
206-03 for front disc brakes and
Section 206-04 for rear disc
brakes.
INSPECT the control arm
bushings. Spray with lubricant
and CARRY OUT a "bounce
test" to determine which
bushing. REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Section 204-01
INSPECT the shock absorber
for damage. CARRY OUT a
"bounce test" to isolate the
noise. INSTALL a new shock
absorber/strut as necessary.
REFER to Section 204-01
the front shock absorber/strut or
Section 204-02 for the rear
shock absorber/strut.
REPEAT the motion or CARRY
OUT a "tap test" to duplicate the
noise. INSPECT the door for
loose components. TIGHTEN
loose components or USE the
Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit
to isolate any rattling
components.
VERIFY the torque on the
shock damper-to-axle nuts is 63
Nm (46 lb-ft). VERIFY the
torque for the shock damper-to-
rail bracket nuts is 90 Nm (66
lb-ft). Do not over torque.
TIGHTEN as necessary.
ALIGN the glove compartment
door.
INSPECT the instrument panel
trim for missing or loose clips or
.
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