A/C Compressor Clutch - Description

CLUTCH - FIXED DISPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR






NOTE: Typical A/C clutch assembly shown.

The clutch assembly for the Denso 10SR18 fixed displacement A/C compressors consists of a stationary electromagnetic A/C clutch coil (4), pulley bearing and pulley assembly (3), clutch plate (2) and shims (7). These components provide the means to engage and disengage the A/C compressor from the engine accessory drive belt.

The A/C clutch coil and the pulley bearing and pulley assembly are both retained on the nose of the A/C compressor with snap rings (5 and 6). The clutch plate is splined to the compressor shaft and secured with a bolt (1).