Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 799

SECTION 211-04: Steering Column
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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
steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For
additional information, refer to
NOTE: Discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt and the lower intermediate shaft-to-steering
gear pinch bolt upon removal. Do not reuse, install new bolts.
Remove the pinch bolts and disconnect the coupling from the column.
2. Remove the coupling.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Section 501-20B .
2003 Mustang Workshop Manual