Ford Mustang Service Manual: Inspection and Verification
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result.
NOTE: Make the following preliminary checks before repairing the steering system:
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the steering system.
2. Inspect Tires
- Check the tire pressure. Refer to the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.
- Verify that all tires are sized to specification.
- Check the tires for damage or uneven wear.
3. Belt and Tensioner Check
4. Fluid Level Check
- Verify that the power steering fluid level is within the appropriate indicated range, hot forthe 3.8L engine and cold for the 4.6L engine. Add Motorcraft MERCON Multi-PurposeATF XT-2-QDX or MERCON equivalent.
5. Air Bleeding
- Verify that there is no air in the power steering system. Run the engine (6007) until itreaches normal operating temperature. Turn the steering wheel to the left and rightseveral times without hitting the stops. If any air bubbles are present, refer to Purging-CII Power Steering Pump or Purging-CIII Power Steering Pump in this section.
External Leak Check - Typical Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Gear
6. External Leak Check
- With the ignition switch at OFF, wipe off the power steering pump, power steering hoses, power steering fluid cooler (3D746) and steering gear (3504).
- With the engine running, turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop several times. Do not hold steering wheel at stops. Check for leaks. Repair as necessary if leaks are observed.
7. Turning Effort Check
- Refer to Turning Effort Test under Component Tests in this section.
8. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage; refer to the following chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
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9. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported malfunction is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
10. If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the following symptom chart.
Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Steering System (Description and Operation) The steering system has a typical rack-and-pinion design consisting of the following: Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine (CII Power Steering Pump) ...Steering System Symptom Definitions
Inspection and Verification CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A674) will result. NOTE: Make the followin ...Other materials:
Removal
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH in this section.
3. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For addit ...
Removal
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this
section.
All vehicles
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Troubleshooting
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, should questions arise, see the tables
below.
Use the website at any time to check your phone’s compatibility, register your
account and set preferences as well as access a customer representative via an online
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