Building an AC Compressor

[SHOtimer]

I am getting a brand new Motorcraft AC Compressor, and I am going have to put everything on the compressor, because apparently it doesn't come with anything on the end. So, I'm gathering the coil and pulley, bearing, and clutch/hub. How difficult is it to put all of this onto the compressor? Do I need to get any special tools to do this?

Thanx, Doug

 

[I'll sho u]

you will need a special puller to remove the coil.the disc and pulley(bearing is pressed into the pulley)should slide right off. To install on the new compressor tap gently around the inner metal edge of the coil with a brass punch until it is fully seated against the crompressor body.the pulley/bearing assembly should slide right on then install the snap ring to hold it in place.The disk has a small shim that goes inside it then it slides on.make sure there in not too much gap between the disk and the pulley just change the shim so it is not to big.

 

[rangerj]

A few added notes to the above.

The coil may or may not need to be tapped into place. It is not a "press" fit. There is a small *** on the front of the compressor that acts as an alignment for the coil. Look at the back of the coil for the corresponding hole.

The coil is usually held in place with a snap ring. The beveled side of the snap ring faces toward you. The pulley and bearing is also held in place with a snap ring. It also is beveled and the beveled side faces toward you.

The clutch face will be held in place with a nut or a bolt. Put a thin coating of silicone grease on the splines. Do not use too much and DO NOT get it on the clutch surfaces. The small washers go inside the sleeve of the clutch face and the thickness of the washers will determine the "gap" between the clutch surface on the pulley and the clutch surface on the face.

If the gap is too large remove a washer and replace it with a thinner washer. If the gap is too small use a thicker washer. This is how you adjust the gap which usually should be about .035. Check the gap required for your model year. When you get to a point where you have more question just ask. rangerj

 

[SHOtimer]

All right.

Thanx, guys.

Doug