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:
Removal
1. Remove the center instrument panel register.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the connectors.
4. Using the special tool, disconnect the temperature control cable from the
control head.
5. Remove the nuts and disconnect the vacuum connector.
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Hill start assist
WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission into position P for automatic
transmission or position 1 for manual transmissions.
WARNING: You mus ...
Disassembly
1. NOTE: Mark the position of each gear shifter fork (7230).
Place the gear shift plates (7N232) and the gear selector interlock sleeve
(7K201) in the neutral
position to center the gear shift plates and the selector body (7302).
2. Rotate the main shif ...
