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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Jaw Puller:




Coil Pressing Tool:




Compressor Clutch Holding Tool:




Differential Side Bearing Puller:




Field Coil Replacer:




Shaft Protector:




SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED

REMOVAL
1. Remove the A/C compressor.




2. Use (A) Compressor Clutch Holding Tool to remove the (B) A/C clutch bolt.

NOTE: Before removing the A/C compressor clutch, check the A/C clutch air gap.




3. Pull the A/C clutch and shims from the compressor shaft.




4. Remove the pulley snap ring.




5. Remove the A/C clutch pulley and the A/C compressor pulley bearing.




6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.
1. Position Shaft Protector on the nose opening of the compressor.
2. Use (A) Differential Side Bearing Puller to remove the (B) field coil.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C clutch field coil mounting surface head.




2. Use (A) Field Coil Replacer, (B) Coil Pressing Tool and (C) 2-Jaw Puller to install the (D) A/C clutch field coil.

NOTE: Check that the A/C clutch field coil outer diameter bottoms completely against the head. Ensure that the coil electrical connector is correctly positioned.




3. Install the A/C compressor pulley bearing and the A/C pulley.




4. Install the pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.
5. Place one nominal thickness shim inside the hub spline opening.




6. Slide the hub onto the compressor shaft.




7. Use (A) Compressor Clutch Holding Tool to install a new (B) A/C clutch bolt.
^ Inspect the air gap.
8. Install the A/C compressor.