Pressure Plate

Magnetic Clutch Assembly:

Removing Pressure Plate - Typical:

Shim Replacement:

Tool Required:
J 33027-A Clutch Hub Holding Tool

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Air intake duct.
3. Throttle body extension.
4. Serpentine drive belt.
5. Drain cooling system.
6. Radiator inlet pipe.
7. Compressor shaft bolt using J 33027-A and a socket.
8. Pressure plate, working the pressure plate from side to side and pulling forward.

NOTICE:
^ If pressure plate is stuck to the shaft, procedure may be done with the use of a M8 x 1.25 screw ground to a point and a pressure plate holding tool J 33027-A.
^ Hold pressure plate with J 33027-A. Thread a M8 x 1.25 screw into pressure plate center. Turn screw and extract pressure plate.

9. Shim from pressure plate.

Install or Connect

1. Shim to pressure plate.
2. Pressure plate.
3. Compressor shaft bolt using J 33027-A and a socket.

Tighten
^ Compressor shaft bolt to 13 N.m (10 lb. ft.).

4. Check clearance between the pressure plate and rotor using a thickness gage.

Adjust
^ If clearance is not within 0.5 mm ± 0.15 mm (0.02 in. ± 0.006 in.), add or reduce the number of shims to obtain the standard clearance.

5. Radiator inlet pipe.
6. Serpentine drive belt.
7. Throttle body extension.
8. Air intake duct.
9. Negative battery cable.
10. Refill cooling system.