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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 three equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
    Fig 1: Checking A/C Clutch Air Gap
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  2. Remove the clutch plate. Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .