Title: Inspect, test, service, and/or replace AC compressor clutch components and/or assembly; check compressor clutch air gap; adjust as needed.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair

Procedures should include using specialized tools and referring to service materials and manufacturer guidelines.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
VII. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
Task 2

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tools are needed to adjust or replace AC clutch components?
- What procedures are used to adjust or replace AC clutch components?
- What is likely to occur if an AC clutch is misadjusted?