Ford Mustang 1994-98 Suspension/Steering

Front Suspension
Component		Torque
Balljoint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut		109-149 ft. lbs.
Hub and Bearing Retaining Nut		221-295 ft. lbs.
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts/Nuts		141-191 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer Bar	Bracket Nuts	44-59 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer Bar	Link Nuts	132-192 in. lbs.
Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Bolts/Nuts		141-191 ft. lbs.
Strut-to-Vehicle Bolts and Nuts		25-34 ft. lbs.
Rear Suspension
Component		Torque
Axle Damper-to-Axle Bolt/Nut		57-75 ft. lbs.
Axle Damper-to-Vehicle Nut		57-75 ft. lbs.
Lower Arm-to-Axle Bolt/Nut		71-97 ft. lbs.
Lower Arm-to-Frame Bolt/Nut		71-97 ft. lbs.
Shock Absorber-to-Axle Bolt/Nut		57-75 ft. lbs.
Shock Absorber-to-Vehicle Nut		25-34 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer Bar-to-Lower Arm Bolts		29-37 ft. lbs.
Upper Arm-to-Frame Bolt/Nut		71-97 ft. lbs.
Upper Arm-to-Axle Bolt/Nut		71-97 ft. lbs.
Steering
Component		Torque
Airbag Module Retaining Bolts		35-53 in. lbs.
Steering Gear-to-Crossmember Bolts		90-99 ft. lbs.
Steering Shaft-to-Steering gear U-joint Pinch Bolt		30-40 ft. lbs.
Steering Wheel Retaining Bolt		22-33 ft. lbs.
Tie-rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut		35-47 ft. lbs.

Warning: The models covered by this section are equipped with airbags. Always disconnect the negative battery cable, then the positive battery cable and wait two minutes before working in the vicinity of the impact sensors, steering column or instrument panel to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag, which could cause personal injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any of the airbag system wiring or tamper with them in any way. The steering column must not be rotated while the steering wheel is removed; to do so could damage the airbag contact assembly.


1. Stabilizer bar 2. Stabilizer bar clamp 3. Stabilizer bar end link 4. Lower control arm 5. Control arm pivot bolt/nut 6. Control arm pivot bolt/nut 7. Coil spring 8. Strut assembly 9. Steering knuckle 10. Balljoint 11. Tie-rod end 12. Tie-rod end jamb nut 13. Steering gear dust boot outer clamp 14. Steering gear dust boot 15. Steering gear dust boot inner clamp 16. Steering gear
Fig. 1	Front suspension and steering components.
1. Stabilizer bar 2. Lower suspension arm pivot bolt/nut 3. Lower suspension arm-to-rear axle bolt/nut 4. Upper suspension arm pivot bolt/nut 5. Shock absorber 6. Shock absorber-to-rear axle bolt/nut 7. Coil spring
Fig. 2	Rear suspension components.

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