Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: A new A/C compressor may come equipped with a clutch and pulley. If not, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found on the friction surface, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and a new A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed. Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.NOTE: Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Add or remove spacers between the clutch plate hub and the compressor shaft until the clearance is within specification. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment .