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:

Disassembly
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...

Shock Absorber
Removal WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...

Link - Stabilizer Bar
Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if i ...