Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
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Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent |
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Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent |
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Steering Gear Holding Fixture 211-D011 (D87P-3504-B) or Equivalent |
Material
Item | Specification |
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 | ESR-M1C159- A |
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A | ESE-M1C171- A |
Gear (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Teflon Seal Replacer Set
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or
Equivalent
Tie Rod End Remover
211-001 (TOOL-3290-D)
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to pos ...
Disassembly
NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack
assembly. This procedure covers
the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack
assembly. On short ...
Other materials:
Push Rod
Removal
CAUTION: Mark the components removed for correct location.
1. Remove the rocker arms (6564). For additional information, refer to
Rocker Arm in this section.
2. Remove the push rods (6565).
3. Inspect the components. For additional information, ...
Weld Nut Repair - Stripped Weld Nut, Restraints
Control
Module (RCM)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal
injury, the backup
power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or
side air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing,
replacing, ...
Installation
1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used.
Install the torque converter drain plug.
2. Install the torque converter housing plug.
3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the
main control bore,
carefully use a small ...