Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Assembly: Removal

1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Removal
  1. Using spanner (1014), hold clutch plate and remove compressor shaft nut. Using clutch plate remover (T80L-19703-B), pull clutch plate from compressor. Remove clutch plate shims.
  2. Remove snap ring and clutch pulley assembly. If pulley assembly cannot be removed by hand, use Shaft Protector (T80L-19703-G) and 3-jaw puller. Remove snap ring.
  3. Disconnect clutch coil lead, and remove clutch coil.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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