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:

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Mach I
Removal CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. Do not damage the sensing element (internal to housing) or possible failure to the mass air f ...

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - 4.6L (2V)
Removal CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. Do not damage the sensing element (internal to housing) or possible failure to the mass air f ...

Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously - RCM Disconnected, Inoperative or Lost/Low Ignition Feed
Normal Operation NOTE: During normal operation the air bag indicator will be lit continuously for 6 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and after five cycles of a lamp fault code (LFC) if a fault exists. Be sure to cycle the ignit ...