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 bolts from the engine protection shield.
3. Remove the engine protection shield.




4. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
5. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
6. Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
7. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.




8. Remove the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).
9. Remove the clutch plate assembly (2).
10. Remove the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
11. Remove the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).
12. Remove the snap ring (5) from the clutch coil (6).
13. 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).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).

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. Install the bolts to the engine protection shield.

Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

14. Lower the vehicle.