Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering Column (Disassembly and Assembly)

Special Tool(s)

Steering Column Locking Lever Tool (Shop Fabricated)
Coupling
Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the ...

Disassembly
1. WARNING: To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure. Remove the steering column (3C ...

Other materials:

Gearshift Rail and Fork
Disassembly and Assembly 1. Using a 5/32-inch drift and a hammer, remove and discard the split pin. Slide the shift fork from the shift rail. 2. Remove the gearshift fork inserts. 3. CAUTION: Support the shift rail to prevent damage to the parts. Positio ...

Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's life, whichever comes first. After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) thereafter. Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Insp ...

Removal
CAUTION: Since the engine is not free-wheeling, if the crankshaft or the camshafts are moved in any manner during removal and installation, the crankshaft and the camshafts must be re-synchronized. 1. Remove the engine front cover. For additional informatio ...