Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Compressor Clutch Coil: Service and Repair
NOTE: The A/C clutch field coil is pressed on the front head of the A/C compressor. Special service tools are required to remove and install the A/C
clutch field coil.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
Tool Number
Shaft Protector for Coil Removal
TS9P-19623-FH
Puller-Differential Side Bearing
T77F-422O-B1
coil Pressing Tool
T89P-19623-H
Field Coil Replacer
T91L-19623CH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
2. Remove the A/C clutch and A/C clutch pulley.
3. Note location of A/C clutch field coil electrical connector on A/C compressor housing prior to removal so that it can be reinstalled in the same
location.
4. Install Shaft Protector for Coil Removal T89P-1623-FH on the nose opening of the A/C compressor.
CAUTION: Failure to use Shaft Protector for Coil Removal T8gP-19623-FH may result in damage to the A/C compressor, making the A/C
compressor unusable.
5. Install the Differential Side Bearing Puller T77F-4220-B 1 on the A/C compressor. Place the tip of the puller forcing screw in the center pilot of
the shaft protector and the jaws of the puller around the back edge of the A/C clutch field coil.
NOTE: Pulley Puller D81P-19703-B or equivalent may be used as an alternative to T77F-4220-B 1.
6. Tighten the puller forcing screw to pull the A/C clutch field coil from the A/C compressor head.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the coil mounting surface on the front head to remove any dirt or corrosion.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
2. With the A/C compressor in a vertical position (nose up), place the A/C clutch field coil in position on the compressor front head. Make sure the
A/C clutch field coil electrical connector is positioned correctly as noted during removal.
3. Place the Coil Pressing Tool T89P-19623-EH with Field Coil Replacer T91L-19623-CH in position over the compressor nose and to the inner
radius of the A/C clutch field coil.
4. Position 2-Jaw Puller D8OL-1002-L or equivalent on the A/C compressor and coil pressing tool. The jaws of the puller should be firmly engaged
with the rear side of the A/C compressor front mounts. The forcing screw must be piloted on the center mark of the pressing tool.