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What Is The AC Compressor Clutch Air Gap and How To Adjust It
The correct AC compressor clutch air gap is critical to proper compressor engagement When you turn on your car’s AC, the compressor clutch coil energizes and pulls in the clutch disc so it contacts the compressor pulley and spins the compressor shaft. When not engaged, the clutch disc sits away from the compressor pulley by a specified distance. This is referred to the compressor clutch air gap. If the gap is too small, the clutch disc can rub against the pulley when the AC isn’t on. If the gap is … Read More