2003 FORD MUSTANG steering

8. Disconnect the shift interlock cable.
9. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
11. Remove the nuts and lower the steering column. Klj . 3 ba
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z
Other
component
leaking. z
IDENTIFY leaking fluid
as engine, power
steering, or transmission
fluid. REPAIR as
necessary.
z False report. zREMOVE all traces of
lube on the exposed
transmission surfaces.
CHECK the vent for free
breathing. OPERATE
the transmission and
INSPECT for new
leakage. REPAIR as
necessary. REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Internal
components. z
INSPECT for leaks at
the input shaft bearing
retainer seal and the
shift rail expansion plug.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A or
Section 308 -
03B . INSPECT for leaks
at the top cover gasket.
INSPECT the case for
sand holes or cracks.
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new case as necessary.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A or
Section 308 -
03B .
z Fill and drain
plugs. z
CHECK fill and drain
plugs and bore threads.
REPAIR as necessary.
TIGHTEN plugs to
specified torque value.
REFER to Section 308 -
03A or
Section 308 -
03B .
z Bearing failure zOther part
failure.
z Raceways or
rollers.
z Lubricant.
z Towing vehicle
further than 80
km (50 miles)
with driveshaft
installed.
Mainshaft
tapered bearing
and needle
caged bearings
are especially
susceptible to
damage. z
REMOVE,
DISASSEMBLE and
CLEAN the
transmission. Inspect for
damaged parts and
install new components
as necessary. (Note:
RESET the bearing
preload if any new
tapered bearings are
installed). REFER to
Section 308 - 03A or
Section 308 - 03B .
z Vibration break-
up of retainer
and brinelling of
races.
z Bearing(s). z
DETERMINE the cause
of vibration and
CORRECT. Otherwise
PROCEED as above. Klj . 6 ba
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z
Pull the tape measure up to the steering wheel. Position it
through the steering wheel opening.
z Depress the clutch fully and start the vehicle.
z Shift the transmission into reverse gear, then move the shift
lever forward to the position in between reverse gear and
neutral. Slowly release the clutch pedal (if the vehicle creeps
rearward, move the shift lever forward a little more). The
transmission will behave as if in neutral, but the reverse gear
synchronizer will be bypassed.
z With the clutch pedal up, gently pull the shift lever toward the
reverse gear position. Gear clash can now be heard.
z Slowly depress the clutch pedal. Using the steering wheel
inner seam as a reference, note the measurement when the
gear clash stops or the shift lever slides into reverse gear.
Depress the clutch pedal to the downstop. The difference
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 308-
02: Clutch Controls 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Clutch System
System adjustment Self adjusting
Fluid and Lubricant
Super Premium SAE 10W-30
XO- 10W-30- BSP WSS-
M2C153- G
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Brake booster nuts 25 18 —
Brake pedal support bracket to cowl bolt 25 18 —
Clutch pedal retaining nut 40 30 —
Clutch release lever cable bracket screw (3.8L) 10 — 89
Clutch release lever cable to bulkhead screws 4 — 35
Clutch release lever cable to crossmember retaining screw 8 — 71
Clutch release lever cable to master cylinder retaining screw (4.6L) 8 — 71
Instrument panel reinforcement screws 9 — 80
Instrument panel steering column cover screws 9 — 80 Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Release Cable —
Clutch
Removal
CAUTION: Whenever the clutch release lever cable (7K553) is disconnected for any
reason, such as transmission removal, clutch pedal components or clutch release lever cable
replacement, it is imperative the correct method for installing the clutch release lever cable be
followed. Incorrect installation may damage components or cause system failure.
1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
3. Lift the clutch pedal (7519) to its most upward position.
SECTION 308-
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Speed Control
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
31 , Speed Control for schematic and connector information.
Principles of Operation
The speed control system is designed to maintain vehicle speed above 48 km/h (30 mph). After the
ON switch is depressed, depressing the SET/ACCEL switch will activate the speed control servo. To
increase a set speed, either depress and hold for continuous acceleration, or momentarily tap the
SET/ACCEL switch for 1.6 km/h (1 mph) acceleration increments. To decrease a set speed, depress
and hold the COAST switch until the target speed is reached, or momentarily tap the COAST switch
for 1.6 km/h (1 mph) deceleration increments. When the speed control system has been disabled by
tapping the brake pedal, the RESUME switch can be depressed and the vehicle will return to the
original set speed if the vehicle is traveling over 48 km/h (30 mph) and the OFF switch has not been
depressed.
NOTE: The deactivator switch is provided as an additional safety feature. Normally, when the brake
pedal is depressed, an electrical signal from the brake lamp circuit to the speed control servo will
deactivate the system. Under increased brake pedal effort, the deactivator switch will open and
remove power to the speed control servo, releasing the throttle independent of the speed control
servo.
NOTE: The air bag sliding contract provides the electrical interface between the steering column wiring
and the speed control actuator switches in the steering wheel.
The inputs to the speed control servo are the:
zvehicle speed signal.
SECTION 310-
03: Speed Control 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-
F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418- F052, or equivalent
diagnostic tool 73 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent
105-
R0051 Breakout Box, EEC-V Control
System 418-049, or equivalent
014- 00950 Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Speed Control Actuator
Removal 1. Remove the steering wheel; refer to Section 211 - 04 .
2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover.
3. Remove the ribbon harness from the clips.
4. Remove the horn contact electrical connectors.
5. Remove the right side horn contact. 1. Remove the screws. 2. Remove the contact. SECTION 310-
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 412-
01: Air Distribution and Filtering 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-
in Steering column reinforcement 9 80
Instrument panel steering column cover bolts 9 80
Duct RH instrument panel register 9 80 Klj . 1 ba
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