Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 4.6L, 5.4L, AND 6.8L or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 6.0L DIESEL .
Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub retaining nut.
1. Using the special tool, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.
2. Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 1: Holding A/C Clutch Disc And Hub Using Special Tool
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Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.

Fig 2: Removing A/C Clutch Disc And Hub
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Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Clutch Disc And Hub Spacer
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Remove the A/C clutch pulley snap ring.

Fig 4: Removing A/C Clutch Pulley Snap Ring
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CAUTION: Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley may result.

Fig 5: Removing A/C Clutch Pulley Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, remove the A/C clutch pulley.
Note the location of the A/C clutch field coil connector.
Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.

Fig 6: Removing A/C Clutch Field Coil Snap Ring
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Remove the A/C clutch field coil.

Fig 7: Removing A/C Clutch Field Coil
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