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

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 ...

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Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493). Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur i ...

NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
A good diagnostic process is a logical sequence of steps that lead to the identification of a causal system. Use the condition and symptom categories as follows: Identify the operating condition that the vehicle is exhibiting. Match the operating condition ...

Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure. The push rods ca ...