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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)GENERAL SERVICINGHVAC SYSTEM - COMPRESSOR SERVICINGFORD FS-10 10-CYLINDERCLUTCH ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Clutch Assembly: Removal
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Removal
- Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C 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 pulley outside snap ring. Remove pulley assembly. See Figure. Disconnect clutch coil lead. Install Shaft Protector (T89P-19623-FH) over compressor shaft. Install 2-jaw puller on compressor. Carefully tighten puller to remove clutch coil from compressor. DO NOT use air-powered tools when removing clutch coil.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.