suzuki every ac clutch clearance adjustment

Tech calls involving compressor clutch issues are common. They often involve problems that occur after a compressor has been in operation for a short period of time. However, sometimes problems can occur right at initial system start-up when the system is performance tested.
One of the first things I was taught in my A/C training was to always check the clutch air gap prior to installing a compressor. I have heard this echoed over and over since that time in other training classes and it is something that MACS recommends. However, most technicians don’t seem to be doing it.
A commonly asked question on tech calls involving clutch issues is: Have you checked the clutch air gap? Unfortunately, all too often the answer is no.
Then that is often followed up with something like: “The clutch is supposed to be gapped correctly at the factory; I should not have to check it.” I would agree with the first part of that statement. However, there are many reasons why someone should check the clutch air gap. So, we shall examine them.
A compressor is handled many times before it reaches a shop. It is taken off the assembly line and put in the box. It then might be placed on a shelf for temporary storage or put in a crate for immediate shipment. After shipment, it will be removed from the shipping crate and put on a warehouse shelf.