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:
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Hand tighten the special tool to prevent gear damage.
CAUTION: Support the output shaft while using the press to prevent
damage to the
shaft or gears.
Using the special tool and a press, remove first gear, the output shaft rear
bearing ...
Component Test
Windshield Wiper Motor
CAUTION: Do not handle the wiper motor abusively when
diagnosing the wiper
operations. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the
motor magnets and will
make the wiper motor inoperative. Rough handling of new ...
Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure
the bolts are installed in
the correct locations.
Install the upper intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the
sequence shown ...
