Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Coupling
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt upon removal. Do not reuse, install new bolts.
Remove the pinch bolts and disconnect the coupling from the column.
2. Remove the coupling.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while
intermediate shaft
is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence
that the
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Steering Column (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
Steering Column Locking Lever
Tool
(Shop Fabricated)
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Other materials:
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 4.6L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Disconnect the connect ...
Assembly
1. Lubricate the differential side gear thrust washers and the differential
side gear journals, and
assemble the washers to the gears.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or
equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A ...
Starting a gasoline engine
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine:
• Make sure all occupants have f ...
