Compressor Clutch Coil: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Removal

Tools Required
* J 33023-A Puller Pilot
* J 33024 Clutch Coil Installer Adapter
* J 33025 Clutch Coil Puller Legs
* J 34992 Compressor Holding Fixture
* J 8433-1 Puller Bar
* J 8433-3 Forcing Screw

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Service and Repair.
3. Remove the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal Service and Repair.
5. Remove the clutch rotor and bearing. Refer to Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Removal Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Removal.
6. Mark the clutch coil terminal location on the compressor housing.
7. Install the J 33023-A (3) on the compressor housing. Also install the J 8433-1 (1) with the J 33025 (4).
8. Tighten the J 8433-3 (1) against the J 33023-A (3) to remove the clutch coil.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the J 33024 (1) over the internal opening of the clutch coil housing and align the J 33024 (1) with the compressor housing.
2. Place the J 33024 (1) over the internal opening of the clutch coil housing and align the J 33024 (1) with the compressor housing.




3. Center the J 8433-1 (4) in the countersunk center hole of the J 33024 (3). Install the through-bolts of the J 34992 (2) and the washers in the crossbar slots. Thread them into the holding fixture to the full thickness of the holding fixture.

Important: Be sure the clutch coil and the installer stay in-line during installation.


4. Turn the J 8433-3 (1), or use a suitable vise, to force the clutch coil onto the compressor housing.




5. When the clutch coil is fully seated on the compressor housing, use a 3 mm (1/8 in) diameter drift punch and stake the housing at 3 places, 120 degrees apart, to ensure that the clutch coil will remain in position. The stake point size should be only 1/2 the area of the punch tip and approximately 0.28-0.35 mm (0.010-0.015 in) deep.
6. Install the clutch rotor and bearing assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal Service and Repair.
7. Install the clutch plate and hub assembly. Refer to Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Removal Clutch Rotor and/or Bearing Removal.
8. Install the compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Service and Repair.