Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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NOTE: Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.

Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

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Remove the A/C clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil .
NOTE: For some vehicles a shim kit may only be available with the A/C clutch assembly.

Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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