Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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Activation

NOTE: Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown in illustration, others similar.

Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

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Remove the A/C clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil procedure .
NOTE: For some vehicles a shim kit may only be available with the A/C clutch assembly.

Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- For fixed compressor
  Torque
  
  : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- For EVDC compressor
  Torque
  
  : 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

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