Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley |
Activation
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Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412.
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NOTE:
If equipped with spring rubber clutch.
Using the universal clutch holding tool, hold the clutch and remove the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
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For fixed compressor
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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For EVDC compressor
Torque:
128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
If equipped with spring plate clutch.
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Hold the A/C compressor shaft.
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Rotate the A/C clutch hub counter clockwise to remove.
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For fixed compressor
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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For EVDC compressor
Torque:
128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
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NOTE:
Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.
Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
Install Special Service Tool: 412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley.
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Remove the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector retainer.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
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NOTE:
Replacing the snap ring is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring, and remove the clutch field coil.
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Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, compressor pulley and clutch field coil for damage.
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Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
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Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc
and hub or the compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
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Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
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To install, reverse the steps in this procedure.
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NOTE:
Spring plate clutch similar.
Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or
adding clutch disc and hub spacers. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Air Gap Adjustment procedure in Group 412.
Activation
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...
Leak detection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor...
Other information:
Activation
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C)
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Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and
the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C)
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Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, the following maintenance
recommendations ensures your vehicle
stays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-term
storage may lead to degraded engine
performance or failure unless you use
specific precautions to preserve your
vehicle...