Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Clutch Overhaul

Clutch Overhaul:

1. Remove the center bolt while holding the pressure plate.

Clutch Overhaul:

2. Remove the pressure plate and shim(s), taking care not to lose the shim(s).

Clutch Overhaul:

3. Remove the snap ring B with snap ring pliers, then remove the pulley.

NOTE:
^ Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during removal/installation.
^ Once the snap ring B is removed, replace it with a new one.

Clutch Overhaul:

4. Remove the snap ring A and the field coil.

NOTE:
^ Be careful not to damage the field coil and compressor during removal/installation.
^ Once the snap ring A is removed, replace it with a new one.

5. Install parts in the reverse order of removal. and
^ Install the field coil with the wire side facing down.
^ Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
^ Make sure the snap rings are in the grooves properly.
^ Apply locking agent to the threads on the center bolt.
^ Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after it's reassembled.