Clutch and Clutch Field Coil: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation
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NOTE: If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.
  1. Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
    • Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
    • Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
    • Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
  2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
  3. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. Damage to the A/C clutch field coil or A/C compressor may result.
  4. Install the A/C clutch field coil.
    1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector correctly positioned.
    2. Place the special tool on the A/C clutch field coil.
    3. Place special tool 412-065 on special tool 412-078.
    4. Use the special tool to install the A/C clutch field coil.
  5. Fig 1: Installing A/C Clutch Field Coil Using Special Tools (412-001, 412-065, 412-078)
    GF0008053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the A/C compressor pulley.
  7. Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.
  8. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub spacer(s) and the A/C clutch disc and hub.
  9. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub bolt.
    1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the special tool.
    2. Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
  10. Fig 2: A/C Clutch Disc & Hub Bolt
    GF0004394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by adding or removing A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.
  12. Fig 3: Measuring Clutch Air Gap
    GF0004396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.0LΒ  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.6L, 5.4LΒ .
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