A/C - FX 15 Compressor Clutch Shaft and Hub Assembly

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Article No.
92-5-8

February 26, 1992


AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 COMPRESSOR - CLUTCH SHAFT AND HUB ASSEMBLY - DESIGN CHANGE INFORMATION


FORD: 1988-92 TAURUS
1989-92 THUNDERBIRD
1991-92 CROWN VICTORIA
1992 ESCORT, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-92 SABLE
1989-92 COUGAR
1991-92 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1992 TOPAZ

LIGHT TRUCK: 1989 ECONOLINE
1989-92 BRONCO, F-150-350 SERIES, F-47, RANGER
1990-92 AEROSTAR
1991-92 EXPLORER


ISSUE: Effective with Job # 1, 1992, the FX-15 compressor shaft and hub assemblies have 21 splines instead of 16, as in prior years. This design change was made to increase shaft strength. The 16 tooth spline compressor is no longer in production.





ACTION: If it becomes necessary to replace an FX-15 Compressor, use the following guidelines for replacement. Refer to Figure 1.


16 TOOTH SPLINE COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

If a 16 tooth spline compressor and clutch assembly are not available, replace both assemblies with 21 tooth spline compressor and clutch hub assembly.

16 TOOTH SPLINE CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY

Use a 16 tooth spline clutch hub assembly.


16 TOOTH SPLINE COMPRESSOR

If a 16 tooth spline compressor is not available, replace it with a 21 tooth spline compressor. It will also be necessary to replace the clutch hub assembly with a 21 tooth spline clutch hub. If the clutch pulley has grooves worn into the friction surface, it should be replaced.

21 TOOTH SPLINE COMPRESSOR AND/OR CLUTCH HUB ASSEMBLY

Job # 1, 1992 and beyond ... Replace with 21 tooth spline components. Clutch hub assembly and compressor are ordered separately.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000