Clutch And Clutch Field Coil: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.

Fig 1: Installing A/C Clutch Field Coil
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CAUTION:
- Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
NOTE:
- Position the clutch field coil on the A/C compressor as previously marked.
Using the special tools, install the A/C clutch field coil.

Fig 2: Installing A/C Clutch Pulley
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NOTE:
- The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head. It must be correctly aligned during installation.
Install the A/C clutch pulley.

Fig 3: Installing Pulley Snap Ring
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Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.

Fig 4: Placing A/C Clutch Hub Spacer Inside Clutch Hub Spline Opening
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Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.

Fig 5: Installing Disk & Hub Assembly
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Install the disk and hub assembly.

Fig 6: Installing & Tightening A/C Clutch Bolt
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Using the special tool, install and tighten the A/C clutch bolt.

Fig 7: Measuring Clutch Air Gap
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Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch hub spacers.
Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.0L ZETEC in this section, or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V) .