Ford A/C Compressor Clutch Rebuilding Instructional
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In this video I detail the most common failure and how to fix it!
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This is one of the few videos that pop up via google search for a fs10 motocraft ac pump, so I am going to lay this out simply. If you have it on a bench do it just how this vid shows you. If you are doing in your vehicle (mustang in my case) do it like this:
Remove belt
Disassemble clutch with 8mm socket
Unplug the ac clutch AND crank position sensor and move harness out of your way
Unbolt AC lower it down do no let it "tug" on the lines
Remove snap ring
My pulley was SMOKED had 2 bearings left and was pretty much unhooked from the bearing race/sleeve on the pump snout
Try to walk your pulley off if it doesnt have much or any play, should slide off easy
If needed use a 2 or 3 jaw puller with a center cup or the factory bolt over the pump drive
You cant pull the coil and the pulley at the same time especially if you're replacing both anyway.
Use break clean a scotch brite pad and or 600 grit sand paper on all contact surfaces.
On the NEW COIL clean the inside ring where it mounts to the compressor with the sand paper. Nothing crazy just make sure its good and smooth.
Install:
I used a little lithium grease on the inside coil ring
Mount the ring on the face just tap it (like this vid) to seat it.
USE A BEARING DRIVER AND CUP TO SEAT IT FLAT. The coil will mess up this install faster than hell, and under the car you cant see if its on the pump square or not. If it is off at all you will not be able to even start putting the pulley on. A bearing driver is perfect for this, you're on pushing it on about 1/4" or so and it goes on pretty good.
Next the pulley, little bit of lube on the snout, just a little. Slide the pulley on until it stops, then use the 1 1/8 socket as he shows to completely seated it. If your coil is on right, it will take no effort at all.
Be sure it spins freely
Install snap ring
The clutch face, drop in a couple shims put the bolt threw it to hold them and check your air gap. I had a feeler gauge and set mine at about .22, apparently a matchbook will work.
Tighten clutch face once its gapped
Bolt ac pump back up
Plug everything in
Replace belt
Start and listen/watch your belt etc and thats it.
I hope this helps the next guy, I couldnt find ANYTHING to help me and spent 12 hrs total on a 2 hr project at most. The key is the coil needing to be driven flat, and the only way to do it easy is with a bearing driver. In my case I used the old pulley turned around, but wouldve been far easier with a proper cup.
For a guy like me that needs all the help he can get, you definitely helped me with my 2006 Ford Ranger AC clutch replacement. Excellent narration and showing of details. Thanks so much!
Great video, I have the same compressor on an 00 Excursion with the same problem, down to the hub falling apart in the same fashion.
Thanks
Probably the best instruction video ive ever seen. Very thoughtful for us dummys
you just earned another sub with this video. This has to be one of the most well made repair videos I have ever seen on youtube. Precise, to the point, and the full breakdown was amazing. I will be effecting this repair soon, and I have no reservations about performing it at all now.
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Nice vid. Most people just get a whole new compressor/clutch/coil assembly. It's nice to see just the parts that have actually failed be replaced.
ishootstuff agree 100%
I have just done this job on a 2007 NISSAN PATROL, The clutch is rubbing when switched off. I just found the shims thanks to you , now i can fix what i fixed before, thanks to your video. thank you. The magnet has 3 screws holding it on the Nissan, everything else is the same. Thanks again.
Great tutorial, very informative and concise. Subscibed
Great video, thanks dude. 👍 Also, pepboys currently has these clutch assemblies for around 15 bucks less than amazon.
this video is 100 times better than most
phoenixx0808
For anyone using this as a reference for a 2007 Expedition, or similar, the coil is held on by a snap ring.Remove snap ring, and the coil comes right off. Thanks for this video, my AC clutch was just as bad as this one.
Great explanation of what you were doing and why ..
Thanks Bro, I have been turning wrenches my hole life and never got around to change an AC clutch, I don't know how I did that LOL but thanks for the info. It helped me alot to do it right. works light a bran new one.
You weren't missing much were you!
Great video using the proper methods. The one thing I would add is an explainer for the inexperienced. When tapping a press fit with a hammer start slow and make sure you are straight. If you are not straight stop tapping. This guy has done a ton of pulley installs and has a good feel for it. You are better off taking the pulley off and starting again if its cocked. Forcing an even slightly cocked pulley onto a shaft is entering a world of pain. I have entered that world before when I was starting out and you don't want it.
Thanks for the great instructional video and link to get the kit!
thank you for making us video to learn.. Clear presentation
Thank you for the video. Very straight forward and lots of info.
Awesome video, im thinking buying a whole new compressor is the route im gonna take..... I have a 92 Taurus sho , you did do an incredible job!!!
Your videos are so well done.
buen tutorial gracias hablo Hector
good work my friend.Thank you.
Excellent training video. Thanks!!
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing!
My field coil was at a 45 degree from where you placed it. The electrical connector was vertical to the engine. Pulley slid right on with little force. I used a rubber mallet to get the field coil on. There was a little drag noise I think the field coil was uneven by a couple thousanths because I don't think I got the connector exactly centered. No drag noise with engine running.
Great job on the video. Replacing mine on a 07 Ranger while the compressor is still on the truck.
Thanks for the reply and your video was great.
Great Video. Loved every bit of it straight to the point with some good tips. Love your channel. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Legend! very well done bud, I certainly am good to go now cheers
Great video helped a lot 👍👍
Brian, I guess the Ford parts wear out in groups at the engineered failure rate which is why you have to repair them and make a video just as I need to repair the same part at the same time. I wanted to use your amazon link so you'd get credit for it but the one my year F-150 needs is a slightly different part number. I did go through your link on the small impact for my 05 expy sparkplugs and for the 1/4" drive battery impact. Love them both.
Love the videos man. I know this is an old one, but do you have a video of pulling the compressor out of a 5.4l 3v?
Very well explained even a knot head like me got it first time thank you !!!
great job on the vid. i really like how thorough you are. you give all to do's and not to do's. im not left guessing any thing. keep up the great work. thumbs up !
That is what I intended to make this channel different with all that extra tips here and there.
Thank you Brian! I hope I don't need this info too soon :)
Nice video. How would you adjust the air gap if you needed to?
Is this fix possible in the field without all these speciality tools?
Can it be accomplished without taking the compressor off the engine?
Thanks.
Good info, thanks for sharing!
I just replaced my kit on the 03 Mustang GT 4.6 I never took it off the Car PB Blaster is a God send ,Patience is needed i promise but you can do it.
All the time you make good videos..thanks body..
Thanks for the video. Are all ford ac compressors like that?
Mine is making a real bad squealing noise.
You saved me some money! Thanks for putting this out. I got my money worth at 200k plus.
Great video, thanks.
Great step by steps procedures thx you
I have an 05 f150 lariat making a noise I feel could be related to this. AC also sometimes becomes not as chilled, but then back to normal after a short time. That tends to be more in idle rpms I'd say. The main thing I can hear what sounds like to my non mechanic ears, a whooshing hum when I accelerate from a stop. It only does it when I have ac turned on.
Great video! What model of Ford and Year did this compressor come off of? I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT and my field coil did fail in mine. It was no longer magnetizing at all so I replaced the entire pulley assembly. Mine had a second snap ring that holds on the field coil on as well, so there was no reason for a puller needed to be used at all. Other than that, this was very educational and indeed did help me in replacing mine. I also did not need to pull the whole compressor out. I was able to replace the pulley assembly after I removed the fan shroud, the fan itself and the serpentine belt. The whole job took about 30 minutes.
Thanks for the air gap spec.
Hey Makuloco, can I use this reference vid(ex vid btw!) for doing this job on my 2000 escort Zx2 compressor? I know the part in the link isn't the same, but if I can find correct kit, can I just follow this tutorial?? Thanks!
Btw, if so, anything u know of I'd need to know that would be diff at all w that compressor? And if I can still leave it on the car? THX!
thanks for your video
Great vid!
Another Great Video.
beautiful
I got a replacement clutch kit from O'Reilly but it does not have the same 3 rubber isolators like the old clutch had. Ford 4.0 FS10. It does have 3 small "rivets" instead.
I am doing mine on a 2006 F-150. I'm not pulling the compressor out. My coil is stuck, but, now I know how to get it out. Thanks!!!
Love the video. Is there a way to press on the coil and clutch without removing the the entire ac unit? I've been slowly tapping away at it with a hammer and when I tried to screw it in with the old screw and some spacers there was not any movement, I believe due to the fact that it was spinning the motor. Appreciate any help you can provide
How did you come out on this?
excellent! where do you buy the clutch assembly? I have 2007 ford explorer I cant find clutch parts anywhere.. Keep up the GOOD work!!
Any video with tips and advice on removing the compressor from an F150? Thanks.
Wow! Great video
great video
Question, can you use a block of wood say like, a 2 by 4 and tap it from the top to push in the clutch.
I use to do them right on the car. Even on the old front wheel drive contes with the 3.8 and newer 4.6 .. didn’t like doing the motor mounts on the 3.8 and the head gaskets. Lol.
I know this was awhile back, but my recent one purchased from NAPA included a new snap ring.
Honestly one of the most informative, and detailed videos on EXACTLY what I wanted to see that I've ever encountered. Great work on the production quality and quality of work. Seriously impressive. NOW... how hard is it to do without removing the compressor? Lol
That's my same question, I can't do it with the compressor still in place
I got a video on my channel where i did this job with it in the truck.
Doable, but more difficult. There are lots of videos. I found the best way to get things that are stuck (and almost certainly things *will* be stuck) freed is dousing them with penetrating lubricant, such as Free All, giving them some time and tapping. And use heavy duty snap ring pliers. The typically cheap toys are way under-gunned.
Hey, Makuloco!!! I was wondering if you know the size of the bolt that holds on the clutch plate? Mine fell off. Still have the plate, just need the size of the bolt that holds it on. I believe it may be an M8x??mmx1.25. Any help would be amazing.
I'm looking for the removal tool you used... eBay didn't show it they had some other stuff... just wondered if you could identify it for me
Cool videos bro nice and easy
You definitely taught me something today
Hey I am doing this job myself. I used your puller method to remove my pulley and coil however I dont have one of those big round things to use with the 2 jaw puller to install my coil. Is there an actual tool that is meant for this or can you offer me any other ideas on how to install the coil without damaging it? thanks
Thanks for a great video ... Do you like using Four Seasons brand compressors / parts, or would you stick with Motorcraft? I wonder if Four Seasons is actually Chinese? Thanks again for your detailed videos .... most appreciate
Nice video. What was that electric impact you were using?
Hi there, great job.I need advice. I have mazda 6, 2005 2.0. I changed my ac clutch assembly, so coil, pulley with bearing and clutch. Ac is working fine when i turn it on, clutch is fully engaged and compressor is spining just fine. I left space between clutch and pulley even more than it should be but when my ac is turned off clutch is spining here and there a little bit and it's making unpleasant noise, should i add even more spacers? When i had belt off, the pulley was little bit wobbling, i didnt even have to hummer it on, i just put it there with hand, so it had little play not in side but in and out. Thank you.
Great video of removal and rebuilding. I would not have gone to the trouble to rebuild this clutch considering the age and probable mileage. I think it would be more cost effective to purchase a re manufactured compressor and clutch. I have found that many times the clutch falls apart or gets torn apart by a compressor that starts to seize.
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0, I just had the ac system replaced (Compressor, Dryer ect.) in 2013, I've noticed the last month a churping noise while the ac is on, still blowing super cold. do you think the clutch can already be going bad?
Nice job
Good video
How do you troubleshoot if the coil has failed or if you can just change the clutch? On my 98 Mustang gt the a/c wont usually come on but every so often it will work and when the it does it blows nice cool air. The coolant pressure seems ok and since it does work sporadically I'm thinking its probably the clutch is stuck. Also the only times I seem to be able to get it to work is when I happen to hit a bump in the road while its turned on. Any ideas on what I should do next or am I right in thinking to replace the clutch?
Hey Brother. Could you help me locate the part number for the 05-08 F150 5.4L assembly for ac clutch? I have been having a hard time hunting this down.
If all your having is the rattling,, can you replace just the clutch portion or do you have to replace the coil as well? Could just the rattling clutch be replaced on a 2004 Taurus?
Hey +FordTechMakuloco, Thank you for another great vid, we'd subscribe twice if we could, ha. I drive a 2005 F-150 SCAB Lariat that you've saved my hide a few times on. My symptoms are blows cold most of the time with short warm spells periodically while running. I got home the other night and heard a rattly noise from under the hood and when inspected appeared to be coming from the AC Comp on the lower passenger side. While running, I shut the AC off and the noise completely disappeared. If this is the case, is it just the plate or the clutch assembly as well? Thanks again sir!
Good video. Can you telhow much is the gap in mm ? Thanks
hey bro I have my 99 BMW e36 my pulley is but my ac compressor is not . but if i use flat screw-drive help to spin while engine running , It will be spin but if i turn off engine and start again it won't . or until i help it. it look stuck some where inside compressor . what do you think i can do ? thank you very much
Hey there, i had a question,im working on something very similar to this,actually the older one,the one where the clutch has the 6 little holes in it,the rubber in the middle completely disintegrated so i decided to replace the clutch, the pulley and the coil,i am waiting on some of the parts right now.
My question is,tonight i was just messing around with the car and i wanted to check the shaft on the compressor so i put the nut back on and slowly started to turn the shaft with a rachet,now this compressor is mounted on a car and it works and there is freon in the system,as i was turning the shaft i noticed halfway to the turn a slight squeak,i ended up putting my hand on the high side metal line and every-time i would hear that squeak i could feel it thru that line,is that normal? im assuming that means its compressing the freon albeit very slowly as i turned it with the ratchet or is this a sign of compressor failure?
I dont think its the bearing in the compressor because it only does the squeak in certain parts of the turn not all the time,the squeak is not loud either, it kinda feels like when you are turning a bent shaft and eveytime it reaches that bend it squeaks,very weird,the compressor was working just fine until the clutch went out however that clutch was very very old, thank you for any input!
I just tried replacing my clutch assembly on a 2002 Ford Escape XLT V6. I bought a Four Seasons 47874 to replace it, but the inner diameter of the bearing seems too small. I can't get it to slide onto the shaft. I tried using some silicon spray and a hammer and it seems that it will only go on as far as the snap link slot. The snap link is not there of course, but it seems that it stops at that point. Any ideas? Rock auto says that the Four Seasons 47874 should fit, but it seems like it doesn't.
How many miles do the bearings typically last?
nice fix
2004 Taurus Duratec
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My ford taurus 2003 se ac compressor is making noise, looking at this video it's the plate between the bracket and pulley. No play in pulley.
What's the worst that can happen if the plate breaks? Also is it cheaper to ask for the bearing and plate to be replaced vs asking a mechanic to install a new one?
What is the torque spec for the clutch bolt on the ac compressor clutch to compressor shaft on a 2014 Ford Explorer XLT 2.0?
WHAT SHOULD THE AIR GAP BE SET AT ?? DOING ONE ON A E350 5.4
Good music in the background :)
My 2010 Navigator is missing the clutch. I ordered a new one but is extremely tight going onto the spline. Any suggestions?
From an amateur, just wondering if cleaning and lubing with penatrating oil would have prevented breaking with brute force puller. My Magnetic coil has failed in hot weather to engage. The are no replacement clutch parts available for my 30 year old car so I'm hoping to clean all and adjust the gap with shims to help it work. All with out removing the compressor.
Really helpful vid. Quick question, can you repair the a/c clutch assembly while on the vehicle? i have a 98 F150. thanks.
J. Brown Most of the time on trucks yes you can.
The 4 seasons one from advanced auto for $80 Comes with the shims and snap ring and bolts.
just found your channel, thought the video was great. I had a quick question though. is it at all possible to do this without removing the compressor? or will you lose your freon when you take it apart? also, I have a 2001 f150 5.4 supercrew and the clutch doesn't kick on or off, would it be better to replace the whole Compressor or rebuild?
I have the same exact question lol
Great video for doing this on a bench, but...most do it yourselfers don't have the equipment and expense to pull the compressor along with all the problems that includes like getting freon sucked out and replacing receiver/dryer.
Doing this on a 2002 Lincoln Town car, have some room in the front to do it on vehicle, but would love a video that doesn't use special tools (the big cup like device you used to press on the actuator magnet). Wish mine had been the type that had the magnet held on by a circlip, but of course it wasn't.
Is it doable to either use the old pulley over the actuator magnet with a hammer to tap the new magnet on?
Don't know if I could get such a big puller on it to press it on even if I had that big metal cup that fits it's size.
I was thinking the exact same thing.
When I removed the bearing it was completely shot. The center, and ball bearings came out, but the outer ring of the bearing stayed inside the pulley. What is a good way to remove the outer ring on the bearing without tearing up the pulley? Thanks for any help.
is the clutch kit cheaper then the by pass kit? I know u can just unbolt it an lay to the side an install the by pass kit
Hi!
Your videos are great!
My 2001 F150 AC works fine but the clutch hub rattles and clicks quite a bit. Can I replace just that while the compressor is still on the truck? Thank you!
clicks? how?
Got a Question for you, no its not related to this video, but i'm at wits end on a fix.I have 2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0 Auto.,4:10 gears O/D light flashes intermeatiatly,one trans shops says need rebuild, other says Not going into lockup, all gears are there, tachs 2800 rpm @ 70 mph, any dealings or a known fix? Thanks
Hi there. What would be the price installation on 89 bronco without taking the compressor off. Thanks