Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Accessory Drive Belt - 3.8L

Removal and Installation

1. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the drive belt.

Accessory Drive Belt - 3.8L

2. NOTE: Make sure the drive belt is correctly installed on each pulley.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Refer to Accessory Drive for drive belt routing.
    Component Tests
    Drive Belt Noise/Flutter Drive belt chirp occurs due to pulley misalignment or excessive pulley runout. It can be the result of a damaged pulley or an incorrectly aligned pulley. To correct, determi ...

    Accessory Drive Belt - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
    Removal and Installation Mach I 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. Cobra 2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover. 3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensi ...

    Other materials:

    Module - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    Removal 1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage can result. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the daytime running lamps (DRL) module and bracket assembly (15A270). ...

    Remote control
    Integrated Keyhead Transmitters The key blade is used to start the vehicle and unlock or lock the driver’s door from outside the vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control. Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with active anti-theft sy ...

    Removal
    WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury ...