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:

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver
Removal 1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582). 1. Insert the ignit ...

Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if it is badly scored or damaged. 2. Check the fluid passage i ...

Key Release Button
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position. 2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a p ...