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Ford Expedition AC Clutch Replacement?
- Thread starter Chaznsc
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theoldwizard1
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Why does it need to be replaced ?
Check this YouTube video : Ford How to: Fix Air Conditioning Clutch (Air Gap)
Check this YouTube video : Ford How to: Fix Air Conditioning Clutch (Air Gap)
DavesGarage
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Have you checked to see if just the clutch is available? I sell and install ac parts and unless you buy a complete compressor you probably wont be able to buy just a clutch. The reason i got into this business is because I was tired of being ripped off by ac shops. I was charged $400 for diagnosis and replacement of the clutch on my 2007 Dodge truck but when I researched the cost and made myself an account with my tax number, that compressor only costs $90. Not the clutch, the whole compressor! So they now have a brand new compressor minus a clutch sitting on the shelf that i bought for them. And the repair only lasted 2 days and they told me to pound sand.
If you are handy, I would purchase a used compressor from a bone yard that has a good clutch and use that. A lot of times a compressor fails internally or the pulley bearing is bad which you would be able to tell when you purchased it from the wrecking yard. I do not cheap out on parts and dont normally buy used consumable parts but an ac clutch is not a common failing component.
If you are handy, I would purchase a used compressor from a bone yard that has a good clutch and use that. A lot of times a compressor fails internally or the pulley bearing is bad which you would be able to tell when you purchased it from the wrecking yard. I do not cheap out on parts and dont normally buy used consumable parts but an ac clutch is not a common failing component.
Milton Shaw
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Most a/c clutch failures are from a locked up compressor. Get a new one and flush system and replace dryer and expansion device. That's what it will take to get the system running right. Shortcuts will only cost you money on A/C it has to be done right to work very long.
DavesGarage
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If it is an FS10 compressor it is not hard at all. The link the wizard sent you for the video shows what to expect for the front half of the clutch removal, the rear is just a pressed on piece which you have to be careful removing but it doesnt take any special tools. There is a snap ring that holds the back half to the housing and once that is off, find a way to safely tap the clutch away from the compressor. There should be 3 or 4 swedged areas to keep the back half from spinning on the compressor housing, make sure that when you set the new one you have it seated all the way and then re-install the snap ring.
Also wanted to clear up my last post, I would not use the junk yard compressor just the clutch from it.
Also wanted to clear up my last post, I would not use the junk yard compressor just the clutch from it.
Gus_Mahn
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I regaped the clutch on my '97 F-150 ( same as your buddy's) with 250,000. It worked fine 'till about 300,000, and then I had to replace the clutch. Mine only had one thick shim, so I had to lap it down to make the gap smaller.
The AC is on the bottom on that truck, so you'll have to work from the bottom. It's pretty easy. One bolt and one snap ring and one electrical plug. There isn't room for a puller, so you need to pry it off. I broke my compressor case mount a little by prying on it, so be careful. All in all, it's an easy job that took me about 20 minutes.
The AC is on the bottom on that truck, so you'll have to work from the bottom. It's pretty easy. One bolt and one snap ring and one electrical plug. There isn't room for a puller, so you need to pry it off. I broke my compressor case mount a little by prying on it, so be careful. All in all, it's an easy job that took me about 20 minutes.