Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant/R1234YF Refrigerant

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Electrical / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant/R1234YF Refrigerant

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. Refer to Specifications in Group 412.

Remove the A/C clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Clutch and Air Conditioning A/C Clutch Field Coil procedure in Group 412.

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 in Group 412.

- For fixed compressor
  Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
- For EVDC compressor
  Torque: 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

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