Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - 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 tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger belt.

4. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.

5. Remove the belt idler support bracket assembly.

All engines
6. Rotate the belt tensioner and position the accessory drive belt aside.
7. NOTE: The procedure listed below can be carried out on any of the 4.6L engine accessory drive belt idler pulleys.
Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Refer to Accessory Drive or Accessory Drive-Cobra in this section, for accessory belt routing.
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory
Drive Belt-3.8L in this
section.
2. Remove the belt idler pulley.
Remove the bolt.
3. To instal ...
Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolt and the supercharger ...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Camshaft Journal - Clearance, Plastigage Method
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The camshaft journals must meet specifications before checking
camshaft journal clearance.
1. Remove the camshaft bearing cap and lay Plastigage across the surface. Refer ...
Accelerator Cable Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket.
For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the
throttle body full open
and align ...
