Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Suspension Travel Bumper: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove three bracket retaining bolts.
3. Remove rear axle differential carrier bumper bracket and rear axle bumper bracket assembly.
4. Remove bumper-to-bracket retaining nut. Remove rear axle differential carrier bumper bracket from rear axle bumper bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position rear axle differential carrier bumper bracket to rear axle bumper bracket and install retaining nut. Tighten to 16-27 Nm (12-19 ft. lbs.).
2. Align rear axle differential carrier bumper bracket and rear axle bumper bracket assembly with J-nuts in floorpan.
3. Install three rear axle bumper bracket retaining bolts. Tighten to 10-16 Nm (8-11 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower vehicle.
