Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gear (Disassembly and Assembly)
Special Tool(s)
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Head Mounting Fixture 303-D041 (D83L-500-B1) or Equivalent |
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Inner Tie Rod Socket Tool 211-D025 (D90P-3290-A) or Equivalent |
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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:
Removal
Both mounts
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and detach the drive belt from th ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remo ...
Hydro-Boost Bleeding
1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally
self-bleeding, and the
following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster.
Normal operation
of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air.
Fill the p ...