Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

Dial Thermometer 0-220F 023-R0007 or Equivalent
Hand Held Automotive Meter 105-R0053 or Equivalent
Power Steering Analyzer 211-F001 (014-00207) or Equivalent
Spring Scale 211-034 (T74P-3504-Y)
Tach Adapter 418-F102 (007-00061) or Equivalent
Tie-Rod End Remover Tool 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) or Equivalent
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 Components - 4.6L ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot cool ...

Installation
1. Install the upper intake manifold gasket. 2. Install the intake manifold and bolts in the sequence shown. 3. Install the PCV valve-to-intake manifold tube. 4. Connect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connector to the EGR vacuum regulator soleno ...

Removal
1. Drain the engine cooling system. 2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. 3. Disconnect the fuel line. 4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector. 5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose. 6. Disconnect the acce ...