Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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Activation 

1. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS)/2.3L EcoBoost (257kW/350PS) - MI4 , Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged  procedure .
2. NOTE: If equipped with spring rubber clutch.

   Using the universal clutch holding tool, hold the clutch and remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.

3. • For fixed compressor

     Torque

     : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

   • For EVDC compressor

     Torque

     : 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

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4. NOTE: If equipped with spring plate clutch.
   • Hold the A/C compressor shaft.
   • Rotate the A/C clutch hub counter clockwise to remove.
   • For fixed compressor

     Torque

     : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

   • For EVDC compressor

     Torque

     : 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

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5. NOTE: Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

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6. NOTE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

   Remove the A/C compressor pulley. Install Special Service Tool: 412-001 (T71P-19703-B) Remover, Compressor Pulley.

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7. Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector retainer.

   Torque

   : 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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8. NOTE: Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring, and remove the clutch field coil.

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9. • Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, compressor pulley and 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 the compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
   • Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.

10. To install, reverse the steps in this procedure.
11. NOTE: Spring plate clutch similar.

    Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding clutch disc and hub spacers. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment  procedure .

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