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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair






SPECIAL TOOLS

REMOVAL
1. Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.

NOTE: Before disassembling the A/C compressor, check the A/C clutch air gap.







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







3. Pull the A/C clutch and shims from the compressor shaft.







4. Remove the circlip.







5. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.







6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
^ Position the special tool on the nose opening of the compressor.
^ Using the special tools remove the field coil.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C clutch field coil mounting surface head.







2. Using the special tools, install the clutch field coil.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

NOTE: Check that the A/C clutch field coil outer diameter bottoms completely against the head. Make sure that the coil electrical connector is correctly positioned.







3. Install the A/C compressor pulley.







4. Install the circlip with the bevel side out.
5. Place one nominal thickness shim inside the hub spline opening.







6. Slide the A/C clutch onto the compressor shaft.







7. Using the special tool, install a new A/C clutch bolt.
^ Check and adjust the air gap.
8. Install the A/C compressor.