Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering Column Shaft
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 steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt. Do not reuse, install new bolts.
Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate from the coupling.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the pinch bolt.
4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the gear and remove the intermediate shaft.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Column
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow
the depletion of the
restraint system backup power supply.
2. WARNING: To avoid ...
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
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Other materials:
Actuator Cable - Speed Control-Cobra
1. Remove the speed control actuator cable end from the throttle body.
1. Lift the speed control cable from the throttle nailhead.
2. Release the speed control cable from the throttle bracket.
2. Remove the speed control cable from the retaining cli ...
General operating tips
Manual Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
syste ...
Preliminary Inspection
The following items must be checked prior to beginning the diagnostic
procedures:
Know and Understand the Concern
In order to correctly diagnose a concern, first understand the
customer complaint or condition.
Customer contact may be required in ord ...