Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Dial Thermometer 0-220F 023-R0007 or Equivalent |
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Hand Held Automotive Meter 105-R0053 or Equivalent |
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Power Steering Analyzer 211-F001 (014-00207) or Equivalent |
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Spring Scale 211-034 (T74P-3504-Y) |
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Tach Adapter 418-F102 (007-00061) or Equivalent |
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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:
Gearshift Lever and Boot
Material
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot
over the gearshift lever.
3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
4. Remove the screws and the inner shif ...
Steering System Symptom Definitions
Drift/Pull
Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that
must be overcome to keep the
vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the
steering wheel.
A vehicle-related drift/p ...
Transmission (REMOVAL)
Special Tool(s)
Retainer, Torque Converter
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)
CAUTION: Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new
parts the
transmission fluid cooler tubes must be cleaned and backflushed. Use a suitable
torque
converter/ ...
