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Uni-Body System , Subframe System and Mounting System: Removal & Installation Ford Mustang V

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 3 illustrations ~383 words

Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-256445) .
  2. Release the brake line from the 2 clips on the front crossmember.
  3. Loosen the A/C line bracket nut and release the A/C line bracket from the front crossmember. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  4. Release the power steering line locator from the crossmember.
  5. Using a suitable tool, support the radiator.
  6. Remove the 4 front stabilizer bar bracket nuts. To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft). NOTE: Two technicians are needed to carry out this step.
  7. Remove the 4 nuts and the front crossmember. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 1

Fig. 8: Identifying Rear Support Brace Components
Scheme 8: Identifying Rear Support Brace Components

Removal

Note. The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-256445) .
  2. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear).
  3. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
  4. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (front).
  5. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame), and remove the 2 rear support braces.

Installation

Note. The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.

Note. All bolts must be started by hand before final tightening.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Installation
Scheme 2: Installation

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front). Position the LH and RH rear support braces. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front). see scheme 9: Positioning Rear Support Braces
  2. Install the 4 rear support brace bolts.
  3. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame).
  4. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (front) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper) to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft). see scheme 10: Identifying Rear Support Brace Bolts Tightening Sequence

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