2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 211-
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Item  Specification 
Lubricants 
Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF)

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Relief pressure  8,274-9,510 kPa 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Steering System 
The steering system has a typical rack-and-
pinion design consisting of the following: 
Steering System Components — 3.8L Engine (CII Power Steering 
Pump

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual For information on the power steering oil reservoir (3A697), refer to 
Section 211 - 02  . 
For information on the steering wheel and column assembly, refer to  Section 211 - 04  . 
For information on

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 
Steering System 
Inspection and Verification 
 CAUTION: Do not hold the steering wheel (3600) at the stops for an extended amount of 
time. Damage to the power steering pump (3A

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the steering system. 
2. Inspect Tires 
�zCheck the tire pressure. Refer to the Vehicle Certification (VC) label. 
�z Verify that all tires are sized to spe

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. External Leak Check 
�zWith the ignition switch at OFF, wipe off the power steering pump, power steering hoses, 
power steering fluid cooler (3D746) and steering gear (3504). 
�z With the engine ru