Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)

Special Tool(s)

Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent
Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent
Steering Gear Holding Fixture 211-D011 (D87P-3504-B) or Equivalent

Material

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 ESR-M1C159- A
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A ESE-M1C171- A
Gear (Removal and Installation)
Special Tool(s) Teflon Seal Replacer Set 211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or Equivalent Tie Rod End Remover 211-001 (TOOL-3290-D) Removal 1. Turn the steering wheel as necessary to pos ...

Disassembly
NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short ...

Other materials:

Cylinder Head (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-381(T91P-6565-A) Compressor Spacer, Valve Spring 303-382 (T91P-6565-AH) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Material Item Specification Sup ...

Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. ...

Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if it is badly scored or damaged. 2. Check the fluid passage i ...