Lincoln Navigator: Climate Control System - General Information / Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment. General Procedures

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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, Specifications).
   

1. 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).
   

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, Specifications).
   

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