Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)

Special Tool(s)

Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent
Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent
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 ...