Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-20-18
Date: 981012
Accessory Drive Belt - Noisy/Damaged/Comes Off
Article No.
98-20-18
10/12/98
FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT -
BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND/OR BELT COMES OFF -
VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE AND MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
FORD:
1996-98 MUSTANG
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts.
ISSUE
The Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt may become broken or frayed and/or detach from (or roll off of) the engine. This may be caused by
deceleration of the engine.
ACTION
Replace the water pump pulley with a new flanged-type water pump pulley and tensioner. The flanged pulley and tensioner should reduce the possibility
of belt damage and belt roll-off. Refer to the following Service Procedure for replacement details.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F6ZZ-85O9-AA
Water Pump Pulley
F8ZZ-6B209-BA
Tensioner
F8AZ-8620-AA
Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD)
Belt
N807336-S2
Studs
F7ZZ-19A439-AC
Tensioner Positive Stop
N804178-5309
Nuts
F7ZZ-3E523-AA
Power Steering Orientation clip
F7ZZ-3A733-AA
Power Steenng Pulley
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-21-9
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982018A
Repair As Outlined - 4.6L
0.9 Hr.
DOHC
982018B
Repair As Outlined - 4.6L
0.7 Hr.
MFI
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
8509
42
OASIS CODES: 203100, 206000, 208000, 208999, 402000, 497000, 499000
Service Procedure
1.
Remove FEAD belt and discard.
