Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

	Dial Thermometer 0-220F 023-R0007 or Equivalent
	Hand Held Automotive Meter 105-R0053 or Equivalent
	Power Steering Analyzer 211-F001 (014-00207) or Equivalent
	Spring Scale 211-034 (T74P-3504-Y)
	Tach Adapter 418-F102 (007-00061) or Equivalent
	Tie-Rod End Remover Tool 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent

Steering System (Description and Operation)

The steering system has a typical rack-and-pinion design consisting of the following: Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine (CII Power Steering Pump) Steering System Components - 4.6L ...

Inspection and Verification

CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result. NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before ...

Other materials:

Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the valves will bend. CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each valve being removed. The valves must be re-installed into the same positions. Install the spec ...

Purging - CII Power Steering Pump
Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or Equivalent CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure can result. This condition can occur on pre-delivery vehicles ...

Brake Booster - Vacuum (Description and Operation)
Power Brake Booster The vacuum type power brake booster (2005): is a dual diaphragm, vacuum assisted power brake booster reduces brake pedal force and travel distance. is located on the LH side of the bulkhead in the engine compartment, be ...