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Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Removal

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  1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.7L  or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 5.0L AND 5.8L  .
  2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
    1. Using the A/C Clutch Holding Tool, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.
    2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
      Fig 1: Removing A/C Clutch Disc And Hub Bolt
      G07476647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.
  4. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer(s).
  5. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
  6. NOTE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch field coil or A/C compressor may result.

    Remove the A/C compressor pulley.

    1. Install the A/C compressor shaft protector.
    2. Install a suitable 3-jaw puller on the A/C compressor shaft protector and A/C compressor pulley.
    3. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
      Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Pulley Using 3-Jaw Puller
      G06098771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 A/C clutch field coil screws.
  8. Detach the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector pin-type retainer and remove the A/C clutch field coil.