Magnetic Clutch

Magnetic clutch

Special tools:
999 5597 Puller 999 5597 Puller
999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold
999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller
999 5599 Socket with ring 999 5599 Socket With Ring
999 5091 Drift front control arm bushing 240,260,X40 999 5091 Drift Front Control Arm Bushing
999 5087 Socket 999 5087 Socket
999 5600 Socket with ring 999 5600 Socket With Ring
999 5604 Punch 999 5604 Punch

Magnetic clutch, replacing in the car

Preparations

Note! Do not disconnect and drain the air conditioning (A/C) system.

- Remove the multi-groove V belt
- Remove the splashguard. Disconnect the wiring
- Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) hoses from the support
- Remove the compressor (4 x bolts) and hang it up with a steel wire.

Clutch driven plate, removing




Position counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold over the clutch driven plate and remove the bolt.




- Position puller 999 5597 Puller 999 5597 Puller on the clutch driven plate as illustrated
- Pull off the clutch driven plate.

Note! Do not lose the adjustment washers.

Removing the pulley




- Remove the snap ring
- Install the puller 999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller in position as close to the electro magnet as possible
- Install the bushing 999 5599 Socket with ring 999 5599 Socket With Ring in position on the compressor housing
- Pull the pulley wheel out of the housing.

Removing the magnet




- Disconnect the wiring from the compressor
- Remove the three mounting bolts
- Clean and check all components carefully.

Installing the magnet




- Install a new magnet in position (note the guide pin) and install the bolts
- Replace the wiring
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm.

Installing the pulley




- Position the pulley
- Carefully tap the pulley with a plastic hammer
- Install extractor: 999 5598 Puller 999 5598 Puller and bushing 999 5600 Socket with ring 999 5600 Socket With Ring on the pulley and press the guide bushing into place
- Tighten the pulley
- Install the snap ring with the beveled side upwards.

Clutch driven plate, installing




- Install the old spacer washers on the shaft. Install the clutch driven plate
Hint: Use a plastic mallet if necessary.

- Install the center bolt or nut.

Note! Using 999 5596 Counterhold 999 5596 Counterhold as a counterhold.

Tightening torque: 12 Nm.
- Check the play between the coupling plate and the pulley with a gauge
- Measure the height between the plate and the pulley
- Press the plate and measure the height again
- The difference in the readings indicates the play
- Checking and adjusting the value: 0.3-0.6 mm
- Correct the play with adjustment rings
- Install the compressor, see Compressor Removal and Replacement.

Hint: To replace the sealing ring, see Spacer ring Spacer Ring.