INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2001 4.6 FORD MUSTANG GT PART # ASP522328



96-00 4.6 FORD MUSTANG

Auto Specialties recommends these pulleys be installed by a qualified mechanic.

1. Loosen water pump bolts and alternator nut. An impact with swivel will be required to loosen alternator nut.

2. Remove belt. Tensioner is accessible from under car. CAUTION: Insure car is properly secured on jack stands before accessing underside of car.

3. With transmission in first gear and emergency brake applied, remove harmonic balancer bolt. An impact wrench will be required with automatic transmission. Remove harmonic balancer using a 3 prong balancer remover. Remove water pump and alternator pulleys.

4. Apply high temperature silicone sealer to underdrive harmonic balancer keyway. Install harmonic balancer onto shaft. Use 12mm x 60mm bolt to engage harmonic balancer on shaft only far enough to engage factory bolt then remove.

CAUTION: Do not tighten 12mm x 60mm bolt as damage to threads may occur. Torque factory bolt as follows: 1.) Torque to 75 lb/ft. 2.) Back out 1 turn 3.) Torque to 45 lb/ft and then tighten as additional 1/4 turn.

5. Install new water pump, alternator pulley and factory belt. Insure belt is seated properly in all pulleys. Tighten water pump bolts and alternator nut. A 1/2" drive impact with 70-80 psi is required to tighten alternator nut.

6. Start engine. Inspect all pulleys to insure no wobble and that belt is properly installed.






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