Air Conditioning (A C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment 

Activation 

1. NOTE: Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown 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: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION (SPECIFICATIONS - DIAGNOSIS & TESTING)

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2. Remove the A/C clutch. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A C) Clutch Field Coil .
3. 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: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION (SPECIFICATIONS - DIAGNOSIS & TESTING)

4. For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification, Refer to: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION (SPECIFICATIONS - DIAGNOSIS & TESTING)

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