Nippondenso Compressor

1. Remove the center bolt while holding the pressure plate with the special tool.




2. Remove the pressure plate and shims, taking care not to lose the shims.




3. Remove the snap ring B with snap ring pliers, then remove the pulley. Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor.




4. Remove the screw from the field coil ground terminal. Remove the snap ring A with snap ring pliers, then remove the field coil. Be careful not to damage the field coil and compressor.
5. Reassemble the compressor clutch in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- Install the field coil with the wire side facing down.
- Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
- Install new snap rings, and make sure they are fully seated in the groove.
- Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly after it's reassembled.
- Route and clamp the wires properly or they can be damaged by pulley.