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
205-142
(T80T-4000-J)
Installer, Differential Bearing Cone
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1247VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Remover and InstallerTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcra..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Raise the windshield wiper pivot arms into the SERVICE-UP position.
NOTE:
During installation, it is necessary to fully
release the windshield wiper pivot arm latch and hold while installing
the pivot arm onto the wiper linkage assembly.
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