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 ...

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Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils (12029): are mounted directly above each spark plug (12405). are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) for correct firing sequence. The spark plug: changes the high voltage pulse into a spark which igni ...

Instrument lighting dimmer
• Move the control up or down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. • Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. • Move the control down, past detent, to turn off the interior lights. Note: The pa ...

Switch - Deactivator
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the deactivator switch. 1. Disconnect the deactivator switch electrical connector. 2. Detach the lower deactivator switch hook. 3. Detach the upper deactivator pivot. Installation 1. N ...