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:
Removal
NOTE:
A new HCU is equipped with an ABS module. A new ABS module does not come equipped with an HCU .
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the HCU .
Refer to: Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake
Booster (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control,
Removal and Installation)...
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...