Suspension - Rear Suspension Clunk/Pop Noise

Article No.
03-9-5

05/12/03

^ SUSPENSION - CLUNK OR POP NOISE FROM
REAR SUSPENSION - MUSTANG COBRA ONLY -
SERVICE TIPS

^ NOISE - CLUNK OR POP NOISE FROM REAR
SUSPENSION - MUSTANG COBRA ONLY - SERVICE
TIPS

FORD:
1999-2003 MUSTANG











ISSUE
Some 1999-2003 Mustang Cobra vehicles may exhibit a "popping" type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h). The steeper the incline the more noticeable the noise will be. This may be caused by the lateral movement of the stabilizer bar or one or more of the fasteners shown in Figures 1-3, that may not be tightened within the required torque specifications.

ACTION
Inspect and torque all of the fasteners listed for the proper torque. Refer to the following Service Information for details.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Raise vehicle on hoist and verify torque at the following components and locations:

^ Stabilizer bar bracket bolts (both sides) (Figure 1)

- 42.8 +/- 3.7 Lb-ft. (58 +/- 5 N.m)

^ Stabilizer bar collar bolts (both sides) (Figure 1) -
6.6 +/- 1.0 Lb-ft. (9 +/- 1.4 N.m)

^ Lower shock bolts (both sides) (Figure 2) - 98.1 +/-
14.8 Lb-ft. (133 +/- 20 N.m)

^ Upper control arm bushing bolts (both sides) (Figure 3) -
66.4 +/- 10.0 Lb-ft. (90 +/- 13.5 N.m)

^ Stabilizer bar link bolts (both sides) (Figure 3) -
35.0 +/- 5.3 Lb-ft. (47.5 +/- 7.2 N.m)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 304000, 305000, 390000, 702000, 702200





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