Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C compressor.







2. Using the special tool, remove the A/C clutch bolt.







3. Remove the disk and hub assembly and the A/C clutch hub spacer.
1 Thread an 8 x 1.25 mm bolt into the A/C clutch to force it from the compressor shaft.
2 Lift the disk and hub assembly and the A/C clutch hub spacer from the compressor shaft.







4. Remove the pulley snap ring.







5. Remove the A/C clutch pulley.







6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
1 Note the location of the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.
2 Using the special tools, remove the A/C clutch field coil.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.







2. Using the special tools, install the A/C clutch field coil.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged.

NOTE: Position the clutch field coil on the A/C compressor as previously marked.







3. Install the A/C clutch pulley.

NOTE: The A/C clutch pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor head. It must be correctly aligned during installation.







4. Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.







5. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.







6. Install the disk and hub assembly.







7. Using the special tool, install and tighten the A/C clutch bolt.







8. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch hub spacers.
9. Install the A/C compressor.