Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 removed and recentered.

NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt. Do not reuse, install new bolts.

Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate from the coupling.

Steering Column Shaft

2. Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the pinch bolt.

Steering Column Shaft

4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the gear and remove the intermediate shaft.

Steering Column Shaft

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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