Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.
- Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C 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 A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
- Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
- Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
- Install the A/C clutch field coil.
- Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector correctly positioned.
- Place the special tool on the A/C clutch field coil.
- Place special tool 412-065 on special tool 412-078.
- Use the special tool to install the A/C clutch field coil.
- Install the A/C compressor pulley.
- Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
- Install the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer(s) and the A/C clutch disc and hub.
- Install the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
- Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
- Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
- Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by adding or removing A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
- Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.0L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.6L, 5.4L .
CAUTION:
Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch field coil or A/C compressor may result.