Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

Compressor Clutch, Part 1:

Compressor Clutch, Part 2:

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 and drive plate.







3. Remove the A/C clutch pulley and the A/C compressor pulley bearing.
- Remove the circlip.







4. 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.