Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

A/C CLUTCH AND A/C CLUTCH PULLEY

REMOVAL
1. Remove A/C compressor.





2. Remove A/C clutch retaining nut and lockwasher. Use Spanner Wrench T81P-19623-MH if necessary.





3. Remove A/C clutch from compressor shaft using Steering Wheel Puller T67L-3600-A.





4. Remove A/C clutch hub spacer from shaft.





5. Remove A/C clutch pulley retaining snap ring.





6. Pull A/C clutch pulley and bearing assembly from A/C compressor. If A/C clutch pulley and bearing assembly cannot be removed by hand, use Pulley Remover T71P-19703-B.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the A/C clutch pulley bearing surface of the A/C compressor head to remove any dirt or corrosion.





2. Install A/C clutch pulley and bearing on A/C compressor. The bearing is a slip fit on compressor head and, if properly aligned, should slip on easily. If difficulty is encountered installing A/C clutch pulley, gently tap A/C clutch pulley on A/C compressor using Pulley and Bearing Tool T8OL-19703-J. Make sure the A/C clutch pulley bearing is aligned with compressor head.
3. Install A/C clutch pulley retaining snap ring with bevel side of snap ring out.





4. CAUTION: Do not attempt to drive the clutch hub on the compressor shaft as damage to A/C compressor will result.

Install A/C clutch on compressor shaft using A/C clutch hub spacer between A/C clutch and end of compressor shaft. Make sure shaft key is aligned with keyway of A/C clutch. Use Hub Driven Plate Replacer T8OL-19703-F to press A/C clutch on compressor shaft, if necessary. Use only specified tool if A/C clutch will not easily slide on compressor shaft.
5. Install A/C clutch lock washer and retaining nut on compressor shaft. Tighten nut to 13-20 N.m (10-14 lb-ft). DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS.
6. Check and adjust air gap as described in Adjustments.
7. Install A/C compressor onto vehicle.