Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Remove the A/C compressor clutch field coil.
1
Install the special tool on the nose opening of the A/C compressor.
2
Install the special tool.
3
Remove the A/C compressor clutch field coil.
Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: If installing a new A/C compressor, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive
grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be
installed individually where needed.
Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
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Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.
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Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.
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Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
2. Clean the A/C compressor clutch field coil and bearing mounting surfaces.
3. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C compressor clutch field coil can be easily damaged.
Install the A/C compressor clutch field coil.
1
Place the A/C compressor clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C compressor clutch field coil electrical connector correctly
positioned.
2
Place the special tool on the A/C clutch field coil.
3
Place the special tool on the special tool.
4
Use the special tool to install the A/C compressor clutch field coil until bottomed completely against the A/C compressor.
4. NOTE: The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head; it must be correctly aligned during installation.
Install the A/C clutch pulley.