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Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal (V5 Compressor)




Clutch Rotor and Bearing Removal (V5 Compressor)

Special Tools
* J 6083 Snap Ring Pliers
* J 8092 Driver Handle
* J 9398-A Bearing Remover
* J 33020 Pulley Puller

Disassembly Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the clutch drive plate and hub assembly. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (V5 Compressor) (Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (V5 Compressor))Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (SP10 Compressor) (Compressor Clutch Plate and Hub Assembly Removal (SP10 Compressor)).




5. Remove the pulley rotor and the bearing assembly retaining ring using the J 6083.
6. Install the J 33020 (1) into the inner circle of slots in the pulley rotor. Turn the J 33020 (1) clockwise in the slots to engage the puller tangs with the segments between the slots in the rotor.
7. Hold the J 33020 (1) in place and tighten the puller bolt against the compressor shaft to remove the pulley rotor and the bearing assembly.





Caution: The rotor hub must be properly supported to prevent damage to the pulley rotor during bearing removal.

8. Remove the puller bolt from the J 33020. With the puller tangs still engaged in the rotor slots, invert the assembly onto a solid flat surface or blocks.

Caution: When removing the bearing, it is not necessary to remove the staking in front of the bearing. It will be necessary to file away the old stake metal for proper clearance for the new bearing to be installed into the rotor bore or the bearing may be damaged.

9. Drive the bearing out of the rotor hub with the J 9398-A (2) and the J 8092 (1).