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:

    Roller Followers
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Removal and Installation 1. Remove the LH and RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and Valve Cover RH in this section. 2. Position the piston of t ...

    Special Operating Condition Requirements
    When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier: Change engine oil and install a new oil filter every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months. Change transfer case fluid every 96,000 km (60,000 miles). Change manual transmission fluid as required. ...

    Changing a fuse
    Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in your vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blo ...