1997 Ford Explorer Repair Question
Topics covered: Clutch, All wheel drive, Equipment.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on October 23, 2009
Ac clutch
Air Conditioning problem
1997 Ford Explorer V8 All Wheel Drive 116000 miles
how to replace ac clutch thanks
1997 Ford Explorer V8 All Wheel Drive 116000 miles
how to replace ac clutch thanks
Answer
Replied on October 24, 2009

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.