Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 84

Clunk—noise from the
front suspension, occurs
in and out of turns
Clunk—noise from the
rear suspension, occurs
when shifting from
reverse to drive
Click or pop—noise from
the front suspension.
More noticeable over
rough roads or over
bumps
Click or pop (FWD
vehicles)—noise occurs
when vehicle is turning
Click or snap—occurs
when accelerating around
a corner
Front suspension noise—
a squeak, creak or rattle
noise. Occurs mostly over
bumps or rough roads
Rear suspension noise—
a squeak, creak or rattle
noise. Occurs mostly over
bumps or rough roads
Shudder—occurs during
Loose front
struts or shocks.
Loose rear
suspension
components.
Worn or
damaged ball
joints.
Worn or
damaged ball
joints.
Damaged or
worn outboard
CV joint.
Steering
components.
Loose or bent
front struts or
shock
absorbers.
Damaged
spring or spring
mounts.
Damaged or
worn
control/radius
arm bushings.
Worn or
damaged
stabilizer bar
bushings or
links.
Loose or bent
rear shock
absorbers.
Damaged
spring or spring
mounts.
Damaged or
worn control
arm bushings.
Worn or
damaged
stabilizer bar
bushings or
links.
Rear drive axle
INSPECT for loose nuts
or bolts. TIGHTEN to
specifications. REFER to
Section 204-01 .
INSPECT for loose or
damaged rear
suspension components.
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. REFER to
Section 204-02 .
CARRY OUT a ball joint
inspection. INSTALL
new ball joints or control
arms as necessary.
REFER to Section 204-
01 .
CARRY OUT a ball joint
inspection. INSTALL
new ball joints or control
arms as necessary.
INSPECT the outboard
CV joint and boot.
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new CV joint as
necessary.
Go To Pinpoint Test H
Go To Pinpoint Test I .
CHECK the axle mounts
.