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:

Supply Manifold
Removal and Installation WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may resul ...

Suction Accumulator
  NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator. In addition to th ...

Evaporative Emissions (Description and Operation)
Component Location   The evaporative emission system: is equipped with an on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system. prevents hydrocarbon emissions from reaching the atmosphere. stores fuel vapors in the evaporative emission (EVAP) canis ...