Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.

2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.

Install the A/C clutch field coil.

1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector correctly positioned.

2. Using the special tools, install the A/C field coil.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

3. NOTE: The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head. It must be correctly aligned during installation.

Install the A/C clutch pulley.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

4. Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

5. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

6. Install the A/C clutch.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

7. Using the special tool, install the A/C disc and hub assembly retaining bolt.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

8. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch hub spacers.

Clutch And Clutch Field Coil

9. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-3.8L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-4.6L in this section.

    Removal
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    Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
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