Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering Column
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

- Steering Column (Description and Operation)
- Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Functional
- Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional
- Wheel
- Column
- Steering Column Shaft
- Coupling
- Steering Column (Disassembly and Assembly)
Assembly
All steering gears
1. Install the steering gear in the special tools.
Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors
2. Install the travel restrictors.
Install new travel restrictors as necessary.
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Steering Column (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All fasteners are important because they can affect the
performance of vital parts and systems.
Incorrect installation of the fasteners can result in major repair expenses.
They m ...
Other materials:
Starting a gasoline engine
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine:
• Make sure all occupants have f ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to
Exhaust Manifold-LH in
this section.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional informatio ...
Axle Housing
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark
before tightening the
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