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Does this mean the clutch is bad?

Tiny
JACKBURKHART
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  • 2006 FORD F-150
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 154,000 MILES
R-134 F guava says it’s okay. I looked at clutch and it was not moving when AC is on. I tapped it and started turning and started to cool. Does this mean the clutch is bad?
Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 7:14 PM

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Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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This is not the recommended diagnostic procedure, but in the real world that is one way to verify that yes the clutch is bad! You are spot on sir!
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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 7:40 PM
Tiny
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Thank you BmDouble.
Is it possible the change the clutch without removing the compressor?
It is a very tight area and I am not sure if I can even get to it. Any suggestions?
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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
BMDOUBLE
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From what I remember on the 2006 F-150's, you should be able to get to it from underneath. Just lay on a creeper and you can see it from behind the bottom of the shroud. It’s tight but it can be done my friend!
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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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Okay thanks. Is the a special tool I need to take it off and would you know if it is readily available? I have seen some on amazon and are there shims I must keep and maintain a gap? I have been watching some YouTube.
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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 10:01 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Just to add my two cents. I've attached air gap specification below as a picture. A/C clutch removal/install tools are available at any local auto parts store in their tool loaner program for rent. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny
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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.

I have called several auto parts places the average price for A/C clutch is $100.00. I found them on Amazon for $35.00.
Just have to wait on shipping. They are Motor Craft parts also
Any suggestion's?
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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
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Yes use the Motor Craft unit. Please let us know what you find.
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Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 4:10 PM

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