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:

Pinpoint Test F: LFC 16/DTC B1888 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground
Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit shorts to ground by monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and 7. If the RCM detects a short to ground on either of these pins, i ...

Steering Column Shaft
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 steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...

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 conce ...