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Clutch and Clutch Field Coil - 7.3L Diesel: Installation

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NOTE: If installing a new A/C compressor, 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/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.
  1. 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.
  2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and the pulley bearing mounting surfaces.
    3. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
  3. Install the A/C clutch field coil.
    1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector correctly positioned.
    2. Place the special tool on the A/C clutch field coil.
    3. Place the special tool on the special tool.
    4. Use the special tool to install the A/C clutch field coil until bottomed completely against the A/C compressor.
      Fig 1: Placing Special Tool On A/C Clutch Field Coil
      G01552329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head; it must be correctly aligned during installation.
    Fig 2: Installing A/C Clutch Pulley
    G01552330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the A/C clutch pulley.
  5. Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
    Fig 3: Installing Pulley Snap Ring
    G01552331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.
    Fig 4: Placing A/C Clutch Disc And Hub Spacer
    G01552332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.
    Fig 5: Locating A/C Clutch Disc And Hub
    G01552333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub retaining bolt.
    1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
    2. Tighten the bolt.
      Fig 6: Installing A/C Clutch Disc And Hub Retaining Bolt With Torque Specifications
      G01552334Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding the A/C clutch hub spacer.
    Fig 7: Measuring And Adjusting Clutch Air Gap
    G01552335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 7.3L Diesel Engine .
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