Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
1. Clean pulley bearing surface of A/C compressor head to remove any dirt or corrosion.
2. Install A/C clutch pulley on A/C compressor. The bearing is a slip-fit on the A/C compressor head and, if properly aligned. should slip on easily.
3. Install A/C clutch pulley retaining snap ring with bevel side of snap ring out.
4. Place one medium thickness A/C clutch hub spacer inside the A/C clutch hub spline opening and slide the A/C clutch on the end of the compressor
shaft.
5. Thread a new 6 mm A/C clutch hub retaining bolt into end of A/C compressor shaft. Hold A/C clutch with Compressor Clutch Holding Tool
T94P-19703-AH and tighten A/C clutch hub retaining bolt to 11-14 N.m (9-10 lb-ft).
6. Check and adjust air gap in Adjustments.
7. When installing a new A/C clutch, cycle it 10 times at idle to burnish it and prevent slippage.
