Lincoln Nautilus: 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)
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Remove the A/C clutch.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 2.0L TDCi Bi-Turbo Diesel
(156kW/213PS) (YN)/2.0L TDCi Diesel (110kW/150PS) (BJ)/2.0L TDCi Diesel
(125kW/170PS) (P0) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air
Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel (412-00
Climate Control System - General Information)
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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)
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For A/C clutch bolt or hub torque specification,
Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information)
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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:
Make sure the oil in the crankcase is of the correct
viscosity and at the correct level and that the battery is correctly
charged. Operate the vehicle until the engine is at normal operating
temperature. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position...
WARNING: Use a floor mat designed
to fit the footwell of your vehicle that does
not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot move
freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury...