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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the accessory drive belt.

CAUTION: Support the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor before removing the retaining bolts and secure it to prevent load being placed on the refrigerant lines.







2. Detach the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.







3. Remove the A/C compressor drive plate.







4. Remove the A/C compressor pulley.
- Remove the spacer shims.







5. Using a suitable two leg puller, remove the clutch field coil.

NOTE: Mark the position of the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector in relation to the compressor housing.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not skew the clutch field coil when installing it to the A/C compressor seat







1. Using a suitable M6 x 30 mm bolt, a suitable washer and the A/C compressor drive plate, install the clutch field coil.
2. Remove the M6 x 30 mm bolt, washer and A/C compressor drive plate.







3. Install the A/C compressor pulley.
- Install the snap ring.

NOTE: Install a new A/C compressor pulley snap ring.







4. Install the A/C compressor drive plate.
5. Check the A/C clutch air gap.







6. Install the A/C compressor.
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

7. Install the accessory drive belt.