Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Power Steering
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

a - Once torque is reached, continue turning to align slot in nut with cotter pin hole in tie-rod.
- Power Steering (Description and Operation)
- Reservoir - CIII Pump
- Pump - CII
- Pump - CIII
- Pulley - CII Pump
- Pulley - CIII Pump
- Hose
- Cooler - Fluid
- Gear (Removal and Installation)
- Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)
Fill
1. WARNING: Do not mix oil types, any mixture or any unapproved oil can
lead to seal
deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can
result in a
loss of power steering ...
Power Steering (Description and Operation)
System View
Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine
Steering System Components - 4.6L Engine
Steering Gear Mounting
Steering Gear
Power Steering Pump - CII
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Other materials:
Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1. Open the hood.
2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring.
NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise.
Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time.
3. Inspect the IAC valv ...
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
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Chuckle
Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive
clearance between the
differential gear hub and the differential case bore.
Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a
chuckle. A very small tooth
n ...
