Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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.

Fig 1: Measuring Clutch Air Gap Between Clutch Hub & A/C Clutch Pulley

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Check the A/C clutch air gap at three equally-spaced places between the clutch hub and the A/C clutch pulley.
Remove the A/C clutch. Add or remove spacers between the A/C clutch and the compressor shaft until clearance is within specification. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH AND CLUTCH FIELD COIL .