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:

Inspection and Verification
1. Road test. Verify the customer's concern by performing a road test on a smooth road. 2. Inspect tires. Check the tire pressure with all normal loads in the vehicle and the tires cold. For additional information, refer to the vehicle certification ...

Principles of Operation
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime The key-in-ignition warning chime activates when the generic electronic module (GEM) detects the ignition switch circuits are in the OFF or ACC states and when the GEM detects the driver door is ajar from the driver do ...

Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel fr ...