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

Special Tool(s)

Steering Column Locking Lever Tool (Shop Fabricated)
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 ...

Disassembly
1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure. Remove the steering column (3C ...

Other materials:

Bearing Whine
Bearing whine is a high-pitched sound similar to a whistle. It is usually caused by worn/damaged pinion bearings, which are operating at driveshaft speed. Bearing noise occurs at all driving speeds. This distinguishes it from gear whine which usually comes ...

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil
Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D026 (D80L-1002-L) or equivalent Installer, A/C Compressor Coil 412-065 (T89P-19623-EH) Holding Fixture, Compressor Clutch (3.8L vehicles) 412-098 (T94P-19703-AH) Holding ...

Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at specified intervals. Any recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible. Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule) 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whiche ...