Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s)
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Teflon Seal Replacer Set 211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or Equivalent |
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Tie Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) |
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to position the wheels in the straight-ahead position. Do not lock the steering column.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front wheels and tires.
4. Remove the cotter pin and nut. Discard the cotter pin.
5. Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end.
6. Rotate the steering column intermediate shaft as necessary to access the pinch bolt. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Turn the steering wheel back to the straight-ahead position. Turn the ignition key to the locked position.
9. CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the lower steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the air bag sliding contact will result.
Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft coupling (3A525).
10. Remove the nuts, washers and bolts. Position the steering gear (3504) forward.
11. Disconnect the power steering hoses. Remove and discard the seal rings.
- Plug or cap the power steering hoses and steering gear ports to prevent damage and the entry of foreign material.
12. Remove the steering gear.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Using the special tool, install a new seal ring.
- Install a new pinch bolt.
2. Fill and leak check the power steering system.
Cooler - Fluid
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the power steering hoses.
3. Remove the bolt and routing bracket.
4. Remove the bolts and the power steering fluid cooler.
Installatio ...
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 Fixtur ...
Other materials:
Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Description and Operation)
The Hydro-Boost brake booster is a hydraulically operated brake booster
powered by the power
steering pump (3A674). The power steering pump provides the fluid pressure to
operate both the
power brake booster and the power steering gear (3504).
A Hydro-Boost ...
Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire
Quality Grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
• Treadw ...
Reverse Servo Assembly
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C)
Remover/Installer, Servo
Piston
307-251 (T92P-70023-A)
Installer, Servo Piston
307-073 (T80L-77030-A)
Removal
1. Remove the main co ...