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:
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).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
ABS
C0049..
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without
first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The
crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to
the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley
are fitted together by friction. For that reason, the crankshaft
sprocket is also unfastened if the pul..