FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

8.
CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use a crowfoot on the flat
of the rack gear to resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during
removal and installation of the front wheel spindle tie- rods.
Place the steering gear at the center position. Install a crowfoot on the flat of the steering gear.
Using the special tool remove the front wheel spindle tie- rods.
Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors 9. NOTE: Some steering gears may contain one or two rack travel restrictors on each side of the
steering gear. The restrictors are split washers and can be removed if necessary.
Remove the travel restrictors.
zDiscard any travel restrictors that are heavily worn.
All steering gears 10. Remove the steering gear from the special tools.
Assembly
All steering gears 1. Install the steering gear in the special tools.
Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors 2. Install the travel restrictors. zInstall new travel restrictors as necessary. All steering gears Klj . 3 ba
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3.
CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use a crowfoot on the flat
of the rack gear to resist rotation and prevent damage to the steering gear during
removal and installation of the front wheel spindle tie- rods.
Place the steering gear at the center position. Install a crowfoot on the flat of the steering gear.
Using the special tool install the front wheel spindle tie- rods.
4. Thoroughly clean the steering gear of any foreign material.
5. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the front suspension steering ball stud dust
seals. If the front suspension steering ball stud dust seals are damaged, this will allow
contamination into the steering gear and cause leakage.
Install the front suspension steering ball stud dust seals and clamps.
zPosition the front suspension steering ball stud seals and steering gear rack tubes as
shown.
z Install new front suspension steering ball stud dust seals and clamps as necessary.
z To prevent the front suspension steering ball stud dust seals from twisting during toe
adjustment, apply grease to the groove in the front wheel spindle tie- rods and uniformly
to the inner- diameter of the front suspension steering ball stud dust seals. Klj . 4 ba
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6. Install the nut and the tie-
rods ends. Align the marks.
z Apply silicone dielectric compound to the front wheel spindle tie- rod threads.
7. Remove the steering gear from the special tools.
8. Install the steering gear mounting bracket housing insulators. zInstall new steering gear mounting bracket housing insulators as necessary.
z The large end of the metal sleeve must be positioned downward.
z Check that the mounting surfaces are clean and free of foreign material. Klj . 5 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 211-
04: Steering Column 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricant
Ignition Lock Grease FOAZ-19584-
A ESA-
M1C232- A
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Lock cylinder housing screws 22 17 —
Steering column lower bearing retainer bolts 9 — 80
Ignition switch screws 6 — 53
Multi-
function switch screws 3 — 27
Steering wheel bolt 38 28 —
Steering column retaining nuts 15 12 —
Intermediate shaft coupler-
to-steering column shaft bolt 25 19 — Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering Column
SECTION 211-
04: Steering Column 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item Part Number Description
1 043B13 Driver air bag module
2 N804385-
S100 Steering wheel bolt
3 3600 Steering wheel Klj . 1 ba
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4 N805572-
S36 Air bag module retaining screws (2 req'd)
5 3L518 Steering wheel spoke cover
(2 req'd)
6 — Lock tabs
7 14A664 Clockspring
8 13318 Turn indicator cancel cam
9 3C610 Snap ring
10 3520 Bearing spring
11 3518 Upper bearing sleeve
12 3517 Upper bearing (small)
13 3517 Lower bearing (large)
14 3524 Shaft assembly
15 390345-
S36 Screw
16 13K359 Multi-
function switch 17 3E695 Lock cam
18 3F609 Tilt wheel handle
19 N806157 Lock cam pivot pin
20 3530 Lower shroud
21 55929 Shroud retaining screws
22 3D544 Release lever
23 3B661 Lock actuator lever (RH)
24 N805856 Lock actuator lever pin
25 3D653 Lock actuator lever (LH)
26 3B664 Lock lever spring (2 req'd)
27 14A099 Wiring shield
28 3D655 Lock lever spring return
29 3E715 Lock lever upper actuator
30 3E696 Lock spring (shaft)
31 11572 Ignition switch
32 N806423-
S56 Steering column mounting lower nuts
33 N806584 Screw
34 3E660 Mounting bracket
35 3D681 Bearing retaining
36 3518 Bearing sleeve
37 3517 Lower bearing
38 3L539 Lower bearing tolerance ring
39 3C131 Sensor ring
40 3520 Bearing spring
41 N808349 Bolt —
flange yoke 42 3N725 Coupling
43 3C611 Tube boot
44 3B676 Intermediate shaft Klj . 2 ba
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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 must be installed new
with fasteners of the same part number if installation becomes necessary. Do not install a new part of
lesser quality or substitute a design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to
make sure these parts function correctly.
The body of the steering column (3C529) is made of magnesium die castings. The steering column is
attached to a support that is an integral part of the instrument panel. The lower attachments of the
steering column are through a bracket that bends during collapse. The upper attachments are through
plastic shear modules that separate from the main casting during collapse. A clip and washer are
attached to the shear modules to reduce steering column shake and to assist in installation of the
steering column. 45 N621906 Nut
46 N803942 Bolt
47 3A525 Intermediate shaft coupling
48 11A128 Ignition key warning switch terminal
49 N806583 Bearing housing retaining screw
50 N804865-
S58 Screw
51 14A06 Wire connector bracket
52 3E715 Lock lever lower actuator
53 3E691 Lock pawl
54 3F723 Actuator housing
55 3E745 Lock actuator cover
56 3F719 Ignition/shifter interlock cable
57 N808124-
58M Screw
58 3D655 Position spring
59 3D656 Tilt flange bumper
60 N806582 Tilt pivot screws
61 11582 Ignition switch lock cylinder
62 3E700 Lock housing bearing
63 3E717 Lock gear
64 3530 Upper shroud
65 3511 Lock cylinder housing
66 N805857 Lock actuator lever pin
67 3D681 Bearing retainer Klj . 3 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and
Reactivation
Deactivation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium
hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your
hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air
bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be installed
new, not repainted.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible
violation of vehicle safety standards.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air
bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing,
adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors,
instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air
bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B- pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and
wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). SECTION 211-
04: Steering Column 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System (2 Req'd)
418-
F088 (105- R0012) Klj . 1 ba
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