A/C Compressor Clutch - Removal

A/C CLUTCH

Special Tools:






NOTE: The compressor clutch assembly can be serviced with the refrigerant system fully-charged and with the A/C compressor installed on the engine.

NOTE: Typical A/C compressor and clutch assembly shown in illustrations.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. On 5.7L and 6.4L engine equipped models, remove the air intake hose and the air cleaner housing Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
3. Remove the radiator fan and shroud assemblyCooling Fan - Removal.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the compressor clutch field coil connector (1) located on the top of the A/C compressor (5).

NOTE: Some models (depending on engine application) may require the A/C compressor to be removed from its installed location to gain access to the compressor shaft bolt and/or pulley and field coil snap rings. However, the refrigerant system can still remain fully charged.

6. Carefully remove the A/C clutch coil connector and wire lead from the connector bracket (2).
7. Remove the compressor shaft bolt (3). A band-type oil filter wrench or a strap wrench may be used to hold the clutch plate (4) from rotating during bolt removal.






CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and the pulley and bearing assembly to remove the clutch plate from the compressor shaft as this may damage the clutch plate.

NOTE: Use care not to lose any clutch shim(s) during removal of the clutch plate, as they may be reused during the clutch plate installation process.

8. Tap the clutch plate (2) lightly with a plastic mallet to release it from the splines on the compressor shaft (1) and remove the clutch plate and shim(s) (3).





9. Using A/C Snap Ring Pliers (1) or equivalent, remove the snap ring (2) that secures the pulley and bearing assembly (3) to the front of the A/C compressor and remove the pulley and bearing assembly.





10. Using A/C Snap Ring Pliers (1) or equivalent, remove the snap ring (4) that secures the A/C clutch coil (2) to the front of the A/C compressor (3) and remove the coil.