Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
INSTALLATION
1. Place front wheel spindle on ball joint stud, and install stud nut. Do not tighten at this time.
2. Lower front shock absorber until mounting holes align with the holes in front wheel spindle. Install two new bolts and nuts.
3. Tighten the ball joint stud nut to 148-202 Nm (109-149 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten front shock absorber to front wheel spindle retaining nuts to 190-259 Nm (141-191 ft. lbs.).
5. Install front stabilizer bar link. Tighten the retaining bolt and nut to 16-22 Nm (11-16 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower floor jack from under front suspension lower arm, and remove jack.
7. Attach tie rod end. Tighten retaining nut to 47-64 Nm (35-47 ft. lbs.).
8. Install wheel hub and front axle wheel hub retainer. Tighten to 300-400 Nm (221-295 ft. lbs.).
9. Install anti-lock brake sensor bracket by positioning holes over studs. Tighten nut to 23-32 Nm (17-23 ft. lbs.).
10. Install front brake anti-lock sensor and mounting bolt. Tighten bolt to 4.5-6.3 Nm (40-56 inch lbs.).
11. Install front disc brake rotor shield, front disc brake rotor and disc brake caliper.
12. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
13. Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.
14. Check front wheel alignment and adjust if out of specification.
