50
th
Anniversary
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
Official Owners Manual
Techline 1-800-367-3788
Page 40
6.
Neutralize the control arm by rotating the arm until no friction is felt. If rotating one
direction increases the friction, try rotating in the opposite direction.
7.
Remove the lash from the control arm by shortening it. Facing towards the rear of
the vehicle, turn the control arm clockwise until friction is felt, typically around 30
degrees. Then turn another 3-5 degrees.
8.
Tighten the jam nuts on the control arm, ensuring that the control arm does not
move while tightening.
9.
Re-connect anti-roll bar drop link at zero preload. To do this, adjust the length of
the drop link until the lower bolt is easily installed. Then, reinstall and torque down
the drop link lower bolt.
10.
Remove the lash from the anti-roll bar drop link. Facing upwards, turn the link
clockwise until some friction is felt, then turn an additional 5 degrees.
11.
Tighten the drop link jam nuts, ensuring that the link does not rotate while
tightening.
9.4.2 Baseline Setup
For optimum performance of your Cobra Jet, a full chassis setup should be performed. It
is recommended that this setup be done at an experienced race shop with proper
equipment. The procedure for a full chassis setup is detailed here.
Tools required:
-Level drive-on vehicle lift or scale platform
-Wrenches
-Sockets/Socket Wrench
-SmartStrings or equivalent toe alignment system
-Camber gauge
-Digital inclinometer
1.
Park vehicle on an elevated level surface, such as the drive-on hoist. Any ballast
used should be in place, but the driver should
NOT
be in the vehicle.
2.
Set tire pressures.
3.
Remove passenger side upper 4 link bar & disconnect anti-roll bar (remove
passenger side drop link)
4.
Adjust all dampers to full soft for compression and rebound.
5.
Loosen coil over lower spring seat collars and using the spring perches, set ride
heights on the pinch weld at the locations shown below. See chart on page 45 for
nominal specifications.
