1997 Ford Explorer ac clutch

1997 FORD EXPLORER
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PBERKHOUT1
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Air Conditioning problem
1997 Ford Explorer V8 All Wheel Drive 116000 miles

how to replace ac clutch thanks
Oct 23, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor. Using a spanner wrench or clutch holder, remove clutch plate bolt. Discard bolt. Thread an 8-mm bolt into clutch plate, and remove clutch plate and shims. Remove snap ring. Remove pulley assembly. See Fig. Disconnect clutch coil lead. Install Shaft Protector (T89P-19623-FH) over compressor shaft. Install 2-jaw puller on compressor. Tighten puller to remove clutch coil from compressor. DO NOT use air-powered tools when removing clutch coil.
Oct 24, 2009 at 3:01 PM
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