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Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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  1. Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
    Fig 1: Checking A/C Compressor Clutch Air Gap
    G03945053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the clutch plate. Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification.