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
    1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-3.8L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-4.6L in this section. 2. Remove the bolt. 1. ...

    Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
    Special Tool(s) Holding Fixture, Compressor Clutch (3.8L vehicles) 412-098 (T94P-19703-AH) Holding Fixture, Compressor Clutch (4.6L vehicles) 412-103 (T95L-19703-AH) ...

    Other materials:

    Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Dra ...

    Camber Adjustment - Rear
    1. Loosen the nut. 2. Rotate the bolt and the cam to the correct camber setting. 3. Tighten the nut while holding the bolt and the cam stationary. 4. Recheck the wheel alignment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary. ...

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...