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General Procedure

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  1. Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley.
    Fig 1: Checking Air Conditioning Clutch Air Gap Adjustment Using Tool
    G07428413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the clutch plate. Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification.