Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 37872 Universal Spanner Wrench

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air conditioning drive belt.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the air compressor coil assembly.




3. Using J 37872 remove the air conditioning clutch screw (8).
4. Remove the clutch (7) from the splined shaft.

IMPORTANT: There a shims between the clutch and the housing.

5. Remove and discard the pulley and bearing assembly retainer (5).
6. Remove the pulley and bearing assembly (4) from the air compressor.
7. Remove and discard the coil assembly retainer (3).
8. Remove the coil assembly (2) from the air compressor.
9. Remove and discard the air conditioner compressor felt (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a new felt (1) to the air conditioner compressor.
2. Install the coil assembly (2) to the air compressor.
3. Install a new coil assembly retainer (3).
4. Install the pulley and bearing assembly (4) to the air compressor.
5. Install a new pulley and bearing assembly retainer (5).
6. Install the clutch (7) to the splined shaft.

IMPORTANT: Using shims (6), ensure a 0.3-0.6 mm (0.011-0.024 in) air gap is between the clutch and pulley.

7. Using J 37872, install the air conditioning clutch screw (8).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).




8. Connect the electrical connector to the air compressor coil assembly.
9. Install the air conditioning drive belt.