Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)

Special Tool(s)

	Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent
	Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent
	Steering Gear Holding Fixture 211-D011 (D87P-3504-B) or Equivalent

Material

Item	Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4	ESR-M1C159- A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A	ESE-M1C171- A

Gear (Removal and Installation)

Special Tool(s) Teflon Seal Replacer Set 211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or Equivalent Tie Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Removal 1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to pos ...

Disassembly

NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short ...

Other materials:

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart. Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Engine coolant leaks ...

Component Tests
Battery-Load Test 1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high speed and the headlamps on high beam. 2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage should increase a minimum of 0.5 volt above the ba ...

Ignition Coil
Material Item Specification Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to ...