Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Electromagnetic clutch

Special tools:
999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold
999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller
999 5599 Socket with ring 999 5599 Socket With Ring
999 5600 Socket with ring 999 5600 Socket With Ring
999 5597 Puller 999 5597 Puller
999 5602 Tool kit - repl. shaft seal Sanden comp. 999 5602 Tool Kit - Repl. Shaft Seal Sanden Comp.

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Removing components




Raise the vehicle.

Remove:
- the shield under the vehicle. It is secured with 7 clips. See the illustration
- the right-hand front wheel.




- the 5 screws and the plastic nut. Detach the front edge of the right-hand fender liner. Fold the fender backwards. See the illustration
- the right-hand screw securing the air baffle
- the auxiliary unit belts Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner, B5254T7 Service and Repair.

Removal

Removing the magnetic clutch compressor





Remove:
- the screw for the flex plate. Use: 999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold




- the flex plate. Use: 999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold




- the snap ring.




Pull off the pulley. Use: 999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller and: 999 5599 Socket with ring 999 5599 Socket With Ring.





Note! Note the position of the solenoid coil's cable in relation to the compressor housing. It should be located under cover panel.

Cut off the cable from the solenoid coil. Cut close to the clip securing the cable above the compressor.
Tap it in / out using a 3 mm drift.

Installation

Installing the magnetic clutch for the compressor




Lower the compressor a little by slackening off the 3 mounting screws.
Remove the cable from the solenoid coil connector.
Thread the cable between the belt tensioner and the top edge of the compressor.

Install:
- the cable and the retaining clip. See the illustration
- the compressor using the 3 M8 screws. Tighten
- the cable to the connector.
Connect the connector.




- the solenoid coil using the 3 screws.

Note! Make sure that the solenoid coil's cable is located correctly in relation to the compressor housing. The cable should be located under cover panel.




Install a new belt pulley. Use: 999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller and: 999 5600 Socket with ring 999 5600 Socket With Ring.

Note! Place the tools behind the compressor mountings.





Install:
- the snap ring
- the shims
- the flex plate. Use: 999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold and tighten the screw according to: Tightening torque, B5254T7 [1][2]Body and Frame.




Check the clearance between the clutch plate and pulley. Use a feeler gauge.
The clearance should ideally be 0.3 mm all the way around, although a play up to max. 0.5 mm is allowed.
Replace the shims if the clearance is not within the stated values.

Finishing

Installing components





Install:
- the auxiliaries belts. See: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner, B5254T7 Service and Repair
- the right-hand screw securing the air baffle
- the right-hand fender liner using the 5 screws and the plastic nut
- the right-hand front wheel.
- the shield under the vehicle using the 7 clips. See the illustration.