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With FX-15 Compressor

NOTE: The clutch field coil is pressed on the front head of the compressor. Special service tools are required to remove and install the coil.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
2. Remove the clutch hub and the pulley.

A/C Clutch Field Coil - Removal:






3. Install the Shaft Protector Tool T89P-19623-FH on the nose opening of the compressor.
4. Install the 2-Jaw Puller T77F-4220-B1 on the compressor. Place the tip of the puller forcing screw in the center pilot of the shaft protector and the jaws of the puller around the back edge of the field coil.
5. Tighten the puller forcing screw to pull the coil from the compressor head.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the coil mounting surface on the front head to remove any dirt or corrosion.
2. With the compressor in a vertical position (nose up), place the field coil in position on the compressor front head. Make sure the coil electrical connector is positioned correctly.

A/C Coil Pressing Tool - Installation:






3. Place the Coil Pressing (Installer) Tool T89P-19623-EH in position over the compressor nose and to the inner radius of the field coil.
4. Position the 2-Jaw Puller Tool D8OL-1002-L or equivalent on the compressor and the coil pressing tool. The jaws of the puller should be firmly engaged with the rear side of the compressor front mounts. The forcing screw must be piloted on the center mark of the pressing tool.
5. Tighten the forcing screw with a hand wrench until the coil is pressed on the compressor front head.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

6. Check to make sure that the field coil bottoms against the head at all points around the coil outer diameter.
7. Install the clutch pulley and the hub on the compressor. Adjust the air gap as necessary.
8. Install the compressor on the vehicle.