Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Removing Pressure Plate Nut:

Removing Pressure Plate:

Removing Clutch Pulley Snap Ring:

Clutch Coil Wire Retainer Bolt:

Measuring Clutch Coil Resistance:

Measuring Pressure Plate To Clutch Pulley Clearance:

Tools Required:
J 41384 Clutch Plate Holder/Remover
J 39200 Digital Multimeter

Remove or Disconnect

1. Compressor from vehicle.
2. Pressure plate nut and washer from drive shaft, using tool J 41384.
3. Pressure plate from drive shaft, using tool J 41384.
4. Clutch pulley snap ring and shim, using snap ring pliers.
5. Clutch pulley from compressor, using plastic hammer.

Important

^ Be careful not to damage clutch pulley when tapping off pulley.

6. One screw and clutch coil wire retainer.
7. Clutch coil snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
8. Clutch coil from compressor.

Inspect

^ Pressure plate for excessive wear and scoring. Replace if necessary.
^ Clutch pulley for excessive wear and scoring. Replace if necessary.

Measure

^ Clutch coil resistance using tool J 39200. Replace clutch coil if not within specifications:
- Resistance: 2.9-3.8 Ohms at 20°C (68°F)

Install or Connect

1. Clutch coil to compressor; secure with snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
2. Clutch coil wire retainer to compressor; secure with one screw.
Tighten

^ Clutch coil wire retainer bolt to 2-2.5 N.m. (17.7 to 22.12 lb. in.).

3. Clutch pulley to compressor; secure with snap ring and shim.
4. Pressure plate to compressor drive shaft.

Adjust

^ Clearance between the clutch pulley and pressure plate. If the clearance is not within specifications, replace shim to obtain proper clearance (distance A in Figure).
- Clearance: 0.35-0.65 mm (0.0140 - 0.025 in.)


5. Pressure plate washer and nut to drive shaft, using tool J 41384.

Tighten

^ Pressure plate nut to 15-20 N.m. (10.8-15.2 lb. ft.).

6. Compressor to vehicle.