Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
Activation
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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: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Remove the A/C clutch.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 2.0L TDCi Bi-Turbo Diesel
(156kW/213PS) (YN)/2.0L TDCi Diesel (110kW/150PS) (BJ)/2.0L TDCi Diesel
(125kW/170PS) (P0) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information)
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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: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification,
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley
Activation
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412...
Other information:
Disconnect
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to allow the PCM to
relearn the adaptive strategy values...
Cleaning
WARNING:
Do not bleach or re-dye the seatbelt webbing, as the webbing
may weaken. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of
serious personal injury or death in a crash.
Refer to the owner's literature for information on
seatbelt care and the recommended cleaning solution to use...