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:
Power seats
WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back.
The power seat control is located
on ...
Installation
LH mount
1. Position the engine mount and install the bolt and studbolts.
2. Attach the ground cables and install the nuts.
RH mount
3. Position the engine mount and install the bolts and studbolt.
4. Attach the wiring harness and install the nut.
Both ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle is driven by the engine, the wheel on the ground could drive ...