suspension FORD MUSTANG 2007 5.G Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

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UNIQUE FEATURES
•5.4L DOHC 32V Supercharged V–8 Engine with Intercooler —
485 Horsepower @ 6,000 rpm, 475 lb-ft torque @ 3,750 rpm
•Engine oil cooler
•TR–6060 6 speed manual transmission
•Dual Disc Cera-Metallic Clutch
•Anti-lock Brake System with Traction Control
•High Performance Brake Pads
•Front Brakes: Brembo 14 in Vented Disc with four piston Aluminum
Calipers
•Rear Brakes include unique friction material
•SVT Tuned Front and Rear Suspension
•18 in x 9.5 in Cast Aluminum Wheels
•Front tires: P255/45R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Rear tires: P285/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
•Specially tuned exhaust system with X pipe
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SUSPENSION
•8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.31:1 ratio)
Coupe stabilizer bars:
•34 x 5.8 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•24 mm solid rear bar
•Tokico twin tube shocks and struts
Convertible stabilizer bars:
•34 x 5.1 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•20 mm solid rear bar
•Tokico twin tube shocks and struts
Spring rates:
•34.1 N/mm front and 29.2 N/mm rear (Coupe)
•31.0 N/mm front and 23.0 N/mm rear (Convertible)
WHEELS
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires.
These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter,
width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure (seeTirespreviously listed).
•Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash
due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track. Wash
your vehicle by hand, with a commercial wand, or by using a touchless
commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor.
•When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a
torque wrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is
damaged, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage.
Operating at high speeds
Your SVT vehicle is capable of high speeds and is equipped with tires
rated for the vehicle’s maximum speed. Remember to drive safely, obey
all traffic laws and only operate your SVT vehicle at high speeds at
locations equipped and designed to do so safely. Before operating your
vehicle at high speeds:
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•Extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to avoid
impacts that could cause tire damage.
•In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect
your tires for damage.
•Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged,
replace it immediately.
•Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and
optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have your alignment
checked.
•Rotate tires as recommended in the following sectionTire rotation.
•When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to
use the original equipment tire. If a different tire is used, it should be
the same size, speed rating and load rating and be replaced as a set of
four. Never mix tire brands.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear
wheels, you can only rotate the tires side to side. You must not rotate
tires in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires
wear unevenly, have them checked.
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
Scheduled maintenance guidewill help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise
specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
•Tire rotation (front tires at the
top of the diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
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