Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 96

A6 CHECK THE FRONT SUSPENSION
Check the front suspension for:
Broken or loose bolts.
Damaged springs.
Worn or damaged upper and lower control arm
bushings.
Loose or rough front bearings.
Uneven tire wear.
Are all the suspension components in satisfactory
condition?
A7 RESURFACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS
CAUTION: Do not use a bench lathe to machine brake
discs.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to machine the
brake discs. After machining, make sure the brake disc meets
the thickness specification.
Refer to Brake Disc Machining
front brake discs. Road test the vehicle.
Is the vibration/shudder present?
A8 CHECK THE REAR SUSPENSION
Check the rear suspension for:
Broken or loose bolts.
Damaged or worn springs or spring bushings.
Worn or damaged upper and lower control arm
bushings.
Worn or damaged trailing arms.
Loose or rough rear bearings.
Uneven tire wear.
Are all the suspension components in satisfactory
condition?
A9 RESURFACE THE REAR BRAKE DISC OR DRUM
CAUTION: Do not use a bench lathe to machine brake
discs.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturers instructions to machine the
brake discs. After machining, make sure the brake disc meets
the thickness specification.
Refer to Brake Disc Machining
rear brake discs or drums. Road test the vehicle.
Is the vibration/shudder present?
PINPOINT TEST B: ENGINE TICKING NOISE
Test Step
B1 CHECK FOR TICKING NOISE AT THE FUEL
RAIL
Disconnect the first fuel line clip.
in this section. Resurface the
in this section. Resurface the
Yes
No
INSPECT the wheel
bearings. ADJUST or
REPAIR as necessary.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
Yes
GO to A7 .
No
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Yes
GO to A8 .
No
Vehicle is OK.
Yes
GO to A9 .
No
REPAIR or INSTALL
new components as
necessary. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Yes
CHECK the front
suspension for wear or
damage. RESURFACE
the front brake discs.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
Vehicle is OK.
Result / Action to Take