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Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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Fig 1: Checking A/C Compressor Clutch Air Gap
G03879165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch hub and the A/C clutch pulley.
  2. Remove the A/C clutch. Add or remove spacers between the A/C clutch and the compressor shaft until clearance is within specification. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.