A/C Compressor - Growling Noise
Article No.93-14-6
07/07/93
^ AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 COMPRESSOR - NOISY
^ NOISE - "GROWL" FROM A/C FX-15 COMPRESSOR
FORD:
1991-93 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 SABLE
1992-93 CONTINENTAL
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to provide a new level disc and hub assembly for the 1992 3.8L Continental, Taurus/Sable.
ISSUE:
A "growl" noise from the FX-15 A/C compressor may be noticed at engine speeds between 1300 and 1500 RPM and 2400 and 2600 RPM. The noise is the result of a component resonance inside the compressor.
ACTION:
Remove the compressor clutch disc and hub assembly and replace it with a new rubber damped disc and hub assembly. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Section 12-03 (Continental) and Section 12-03C (Taurus/Sable), for service details.
3.0L Taurus/Sable - 1991 Models
Replace the existing clutch disc and hub assembly (16 tooth spline leaf spring types) with clutch disc and hub assembly (F2CZ-19D786-B). This is a beaded 16 tooth spline rubber damped type.
3.0L Taurus/Sable - 1992-1993 Models
Replace the existing clutch disc and hub assembly (21 tooth spline leaf spring types) with clutch disc and hub assembly (F2CZ-19D786-A). This is a 21 tooth spline rubber damped type.
3.8L Continental, Taurus/Sable - 1992-1993 Models
Refer to Figure 1 for the pulley and clutch disc and hub identification.
^ If the pulley is the regular type, replace it with short type pulley (F20Y-19D784-A). Replace the existing clutch disc and hub assembly (21 tooth spline leaf spring type) with disc and hub assembly (F3DZ-19D786-A). This is a beaded 21 tooth spline rubber damped type.
^ If the pulley is the short type, leave that pulley in place. Replace the existing clutch disc and hub assembly (21 tooth spline leaf spring type) with disc and hub assembly (F3DZ-19D786-A). This is a beaded 21 tooth spline rubber damped type.
Parts Block
SUPERSEDES: 93-1-8
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-1993 Models And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931406A Replace A/C Compressor 2.9 Hr.
Clutch And Hub Assembly
C Compressor 2.8 Hr.
Clutch And Hub Assembly
(Taurus/Sable 3.0/3.8L)
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
2884 56
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200, 702000