Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

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1. 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) .
   

1. 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) .
   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) .
   

1. 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) .
   

1. For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification,
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information) .