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Compressor Clutch Hub: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE/HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine protection shield.
3. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
4. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
5. Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
6. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.




7. Remove the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).
8. Remove the clutch plate assembly (2).
9. Remove the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
10. Remove the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).
11. Remove the snap ring (5) from the clutch coil (6).
12. Remove the clutch coil (6) from the A/C compressor (7).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the clutch coil (6) to the A/C compressor (7).
2. Install the snap ring (5) to the clutch coil (6).
3. Install the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).
4. Install the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
5. Install the clutch plate assembly (2).
6. Install the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




7. Install a ratchet into the A/C belt tensioner adapter opening.
8. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
9. Install the A/C belt to the A/C compressor.
10. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
11. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
12. Install the engine protection shield.
13. Lower the vehicle.