Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Steering Column Shaft
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt. Do not reuse, install new bolts.
Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate from the coupling.

2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the pinch bolt.

4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the gear and remove the intermediate shaft.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Column
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow
the depletion of the
restraint system backup power supply.
2. WARNING: To avoid ...
Coupling
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while
intermediate shaft
is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence
that the
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Other materials:
Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, ...
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury ...
Accessories
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