Clutch and Clutch Field Coil - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found.
- Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
- Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
- Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
- Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
- Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
- Install the A/C clutch field coil.
- Install the 4 A/C clutch field coil screws.
- Install the A/C compressor pulley.
- Install the A/C compressor on a suitable press.
- Position the A/C compressor pulley on the A/C compressor.
- Install the special tool on the A/C compressor pulley.
- Using the press, install the A/C compressor pulley.
- Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
- Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.
- Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
- Install the A/C compressor clutch disc and hub bolt.
- Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with a suitable spanner-type wrench.
- Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
- Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.3L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.0L (4V) .
CAUTION:
The A/C compressor must be positioned on the press so that only the flat part of the A/C compressor housing is contacting the base with the A/C compressor shaft aligned with the center of the press shaft. If the A/C compressor is not installed correctly on the press, the A/C compressor and/or A/C compressor pulley will be damaged.