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:
Pinpoint Test O: DTC B1870 - Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery
Normal Operation
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/-2) seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to
the RUN position. This initial 6 seconds of illumination is considered
normal operation and is called
proveout of the air ba ...
Pinpoint Tests
CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors,
disconnect the
battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many
erroneous DTCs and it
may exhibit erratic operation after installation.
CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY TO THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR the circuit.
TEST the system
for normal
operation.
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