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:
Adjustment
NOTE:
Horizontal aim is not adjustable. Consult your state
vehicle inspection center for recommended tolerance ranges for visual
aiming.
NOTE:
Before starting fog lamp adjustment, entry conditions must be met.
Vehicle must be on level ground...
Check
NOTE:
If there is a concern with one of the following components
and Bezel Diagnostics cannot be accessed, obtain the module part number
by referencing the label attached to the module.
Inoperative ACM
Inoperative (blank or does not power on) display unit (non-touchscreen display or touchscreen display)
Inoperative radio control panel
Inoperative ..