Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Pulley Retaining Snap Ring - Removal
3. Remove the pulley retaining snap ring.
4. Pull the pulley and bearing assembly from the compressor.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the pulley bearing surface of the compressor head to remove any dirt or corrosion.
2. Install the pulley and bearing assembly on the compressor. The bearing is a slip fit on the compressor head and if it is properly aligned, it should
slip on easily.
3. Install the pulley retaining snap ring with the bevel side of the snap ring out.
4. Place one nominal thickness spacer shim inside the hub spline opening and slide the hub on the end of the compressor shaft.
5. Thread a new 8 mm hub retaining bolt into end of compressor shaft. Tighten the hub retaining bolt to 11-13 Nm (8-10 ft lb).
CAUTION: Do not use air tools.
A/C Clutch Air Gap Check
6. Check the clutch air gap between the clutch hub and pulley mating surfaces with a feeler gauge. The air gap should be between 0.45-0.85 mm
(0.018-0.033 inch). Check at three locations equally spaced around the pulley.
7. If the clutch air gap is not within 0.45-0.85 mm (0.018-0.033 inch), repeat Steps 4, 5, and 6 with various thickness shims until the air gap is within
specified limits.
8. When installing a new clutch, cycle the clutch 10 times at idle to burnish the clutch and prevent slippage.
