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
303-1567Sizer, Teflon SealTKIT-2010C-FLM
307-005
(T59L-100-B)
Slide Hammer
310-205Fuel Injector Brush
310-206Remover, Fuel InjectorTKIT-2009A-FLM
310-207Installer, Fuel Injector Seal AssemblyTKIT-2009A-FLM
Removal
Remove the port injection fuel rail...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear temperature sensor electrical connector...