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:

Trim Panel - Door
Removal All vehicles 1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the tool and the front door trim panel or damage to the front door trim panel may occur. Position the window regulator switch plate (14527) aside. 1. Pull at the ser ...

Disassembly
1. NOTE: The index mark on the output shaft must be aligned with the index mark on the output shaft ring gear during the assembly procedure. Remove the ring gear snap ring. 2. Separate the ring gear and output shaft. 3. Remove the three output shaft seal ...

Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. 1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. 2. ...