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 ...

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Diagnostic Strategy
Troubleshooting an electronically controlled automatic transmission is simplified by using the proven method of diagnosis. One of the most important things to remember is that there is a definite procedure to follow. NOTE: Do not take any short cut ...

Range Selection
The transmission has six range positions: P, R, N, (D), 2 and 1. Park In the PARK position: there is no powerflow through the transmission. the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case. the engine can be started. the ignition key can ...

Dowels - Flywheel Housing to Block
Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel housing to block dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel housing to block dowel hole during removal. Remove the two flywheel housing to block dowels using a drift pin where the flywheel ...