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.

Coupling

2. Remove the coupling.

Coupling

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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