MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Suspension

Suspension System

204-00 Suspension System - General Information

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Condition

Possible Sources

Actions

Steering wheel off-center

Unequal front or rear toe setting (side-to-side)

CHECK the wheel alignment. REFER to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). or REFER to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Steering components

INSPECT the steering system. INSTALL new components as necessary.

Sway or roll

Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly loaded vehicle

NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.

Loose wheel nut(s)

TIGHTEN the wheel nut(s) to specification. REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Strut(s) or shock absorber(s)

INSTALL new struts or shock absorbers as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Rear Shock Absorber (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Loose stabilizer bracket-to-frame bolts

TIGHTEN the bolts to specification. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Worn stabilizer bar bushings or links

INSTALL new stabilizer bar bushings, stabilizer bar links or stabilizer bar assembly as necessary. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Damaged or broken stabilizer bar

INSTALL a new stabilizer bar or stabilizer bar assembly as necessary. REFER to: Front Stabilizer Bar (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Worn spring(s)

INSTALL new springs as necessary. REFER to: Front Strut and Spring Assembly (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). or REFER to: Spring (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Vehicle leans to one side

Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle

NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading.

Front or rear suspension components

INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. INSTALL new suspension components as necessary.

Incorrect drive axle(s) ride height. Side-to-side lean out of specification

MEASURE the ride height. REFER to: Ride Height Measurement (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.

Source reference 2404

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