Lincoln Navigator: Climate Control System - General Information / Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment. General Procedures
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, Specifications).
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Remove the A/C clutch.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C)
Clutch Field Coil (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information,
Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C)
Clutch Field Coil (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information,
Removal and Installation).
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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, Specifications).
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For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification,
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
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)...
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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-002
(TOOL-4858-E)
Installer, Drive Pinion Flange
205-126
(T78P-4851-A)
Holding Fixture, Drive Pinion Flange
205-208
(T83T-4676-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil SealTKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
303-144
(T79T-6316-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer
Flat Headed Screw Driver
M..
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct supplemental restraint system operation during a
crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step
instructions may result in incorrect operation of the supplemental
restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or
death in a crash.
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