Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair
CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COILREMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.0L ZETEC in this section, or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).
2. Using the special tool, remove the A/C clutch bolt.
3. Remove the disk and hub assembly and the A/C clutch hub spacer.
1. Thread an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into the A/C clutch to force it from the compressor shaft.
2. Lift the disk and hub assembly and the A/C clutch hub spacer from the compressor shaft.
4. Remove the pulley snap ring.
5. Remove the A/C clutch pulley.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
1. Note the location of the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
2. Using the special tools, remove the A/C clutch field coil.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
NOTE: Position the clutch field coil on the A/C compressor as previously marked.
2. Using the special tools, install the A/C clutch field coil.
NOTE: The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head. It must be correctly aligned during installation.
3. Install the A/C clutch pulley.
4. Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
5. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.
6. Install the disk and hub assembly.
7. Using the special tool, install and tighten the A/C clutch bolt.
8. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch hub spacers.
9. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.0L ZETEC in this section, or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).