Clutch and Clutch Field Coil - Hybrid: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 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. If excessive grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and a new A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.
- 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.
- Apply a pea-sized drop of silicone sealant to the thermal limiter socket.
- Install the A/C clutch field coil.
- Install the A/C clutch field coil.
- Install the thermal limiter.
- Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
- Install the A/C compressor pulley.
- Install the special tool.
- 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.
- Using the special tool, install the A/C compressor clutch disc and hub nut.
- Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
- Tighten the nut to 26 N.m (19 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 - HYBRID .
NOTE:
The A/C compressor pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor. It must be correctly aligned during installation.