Compressor Clutch Hub: Service and Repair

Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Maintenance) .
2. Remove the bolts from the engine protection shield.
3. Remove the engine protection shield.




4. Install a ratchet into the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner adapter opening.
5. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
6. Remove the A/C belt from the A/C compressor.
7. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.




8. Remove the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).
9. Remove the clutch plate assembly (2).
10. Remove the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
11. Remove the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).
12. Remove the snap ring (5) from the clutch coil (6).
13. Remove the clutch coil (6) from the A/C compressor (7).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the clutch coil (6) to the A/C compressor (7).
2. Install the snap ring (5) to the clutch coil (6).
3. Install the clutch hub/bearing assembly (4).
4. Install the clutch hub/bearing snap ring (3).
5. Install the clutch plate assembly (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Install the clutch plate retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).





7. Install a ratchet into the A/C belt tensioner adapter opening.
8. Rotate the A/C belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
9. Install the A/C belt to the A/C compressor.
10. Slowly release the tension on the A/C belt tensioner.
11. Remove the ratchet from the A/C belt tensioner.
12. Install the engine protection shield.
13. Install the bolts to the engine protection shield.

Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

14. Lower the vehicle.