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Sep 19, 2016 | 08:56 AM

tcjhkbjt

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A/C Clutch

I have a 04 F250 6.0L ,The center bolt that holds the a/c clutch to the compressor. I'm assuming that bolt needs to be tight, correct? Mine was loose when I looked at it last night. My a/c squeels for a while trying to engage. Also, is that bolt right or left hand threads? Can that clutch be replaced without removing the compressor?

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Sep 19, 2016 | 09:10 AM

wingrider75

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Yes. Tighten it down. The center bolt came out of mine, and I lost the center piece to the clutch as well. I didn't have to replace the entire clutch, you can order just the center piece, and mine worked fine. I don't know about replacing the clutch, but you can get the center piece in and bolt tightened on the truck.

Sep 19, 2016 | 09:18 AM

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is the bolt right or left hand threads? Like righty tighty, lefty loosy.

Sep 19, 2016 | 09:48 AM

wingrider75

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The shop manual doesn't say, and I don't remember. I think it's normal though. Also, looking in the shop manual, if you have to replace the whole clutch, you're going to have to remove the compressor first due to lack of space to get a puller in there. I can post you a pdf of that section if you need it.

Sep 19, 2016 | 09:50 AM

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Yes that would be excellent.

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Sep 19, 2016 | 02:14 PM

wingrider75

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Here's a couple pdfs for the compressor and clutch.

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AC_Compressor.pdf (175.5 KB, 991 views)

AC_Compressor_Clutch.pdf (383.1 KB, 941 views)

Sep 20, 2016 | 01:50 AM

da-bees

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Rather than removeing compressor I pulled the radiator and fan when I changed out ac clutch. That saved pumping down system and recharging if compressor is removed. I would make sure gap is right before changing clutch.