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Search Auto Parts Search 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting funyuns New User Apr 6, 2012, 11:58 AM Post #1 of 7 (2341 views) 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In I have a 2003 ford mustang and just experienced a problem where the steering went completely out after investigation I noticed that the male and female tubing of the steering shaft had seperateded under dash before going through the firewall. I looked under the car and see no signs where the rack and pinion had moved nor has my steering wheel placement. Looking at break down drawings of the shaft assembly this looks like just a slip fit then bolt into the rack. It almost seems as the whole thing is to short. Is there a set screw or pin I am not seeing to lock these joints together? I also checked the Yag joint and seems to be fine. Was there ever a recall on this set up cause it seems like a recipe for disaster. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 6, 2012, 12:40 PM Post #2 of 7 (2301 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In The universal joint connector has a pinch bolt at each end. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 6, 2012, 12:45 PM Post #3 of 7 (2295 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In There is no recalls at this time for that. Which part? Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. funyuns New User Apr 6, 2012, 9:42 PM Post #4 of 7 (2260 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In The pinch bolts are still intact the separation occurred in the first set of square male and female tubing after the first universal joint located directly behind the steering wheel under the dash. It almost seems like the are not long enough. I purchased the car new so I know no other hands have tampered with this area. funyuns New User Apr 6, 2012, 9:49 PM Post #5 of 7 (2259 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In from your parts diagram it looks like part #3C611 the separation occurred in the first set of square male and female tubing after the first universal joint located directly behind the steering wheel under the dash. The tubing appears to just be a slip fit but should not be able to seperate from each other once the system is bolted to both pinch bolts. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 7, 2012, 3:12 AM Post #6 of 7 (2252 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In That has pinch bolts at both HB1 and HB2 to hold it in place. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 7, 2012, 11:59 AM Post #7 of 7 (2240 views) Re: 2003 ford mustang GT steering shaft seperation Sign In Can you take a picture of where is separated and post the link? Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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