The 2000 Mustang GT uses McPherson Type struts on its front suspension. This type of strut makes up atom of the machine's steering meeting, with the damper acting as the upper steering spindle. Provided you are noticing your Mustang is riding rougher and not handling further, the struts may be to blame. You can invest in the odd strut or an unabridged meeting. The odd strut is cheaper, nevertheless it's easier to modify an intact meeting.
Instructions
Removal
Allot the mounting bracket attached to the strut meeting that holds the brake wrinkle. Remove the kernel and detach the bracket. Cars not equipped with ABS Testament not annex this.
2. Handle a socket wrench to remove the centre bolts from the brake caliper drive pins and pull the pins away of the caliper. Pull the caliper off the rotor and secure it elsewhere of the groove with a quantity of wire. Be careful not to damage the brake hose.
3. Administer the hood and remove the three nuts that attach the strut meeting to the van's frame.
4.1. Loosen the lug nuts on both front wheels with a lug wrench and lift the vehivle with an automotive jack. Dwelling a jack stand under the lower controls that are on Everyone side of the motorcar. Remove the lug nuts and both wheels.
5. Set the two enormous bolts that attach the strut to the spindle and remove the nuts with a socket wrench. You might demand to clutch the bolt attitude with another wrench to prevent it from turning. Place a large screwdriver or punch against the each bolt and tap it with a mallet to drive it out.
6. Pull the strut assembly down and out of the car.
Installation
7. Insert the new strut assembly up into place. Make sure the strut is properly aligned and that the three bolts are inserted into their holes at the top. Replace the three nuts, but do not tighten them.
8. Replace the two bolts that hold the strut to the spindle. Replace the nuts and tighten them to 141 to 191 ft.-lbs. of torque with a torque wrench.
9. Replace the brake line bracket.
10. Tighten the top bolts to 25 ft.-lbs. of torque.
11. Place the brake caliper into place and insert the guide pins. Repeat the strut replacement procedure on the opposite side. Replace the wheel and lug nuts.
