Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Removal Of Magnetic Clutch








1. Hold the pulley with the SST and remove the shaft nut.





2. Remove the pressure plate with the SST.
a) Turn the bolt of the SST counterclockwise until it reaches its most upward position.
b) Install the SST to the threaded portion of pressure plate.
c) Turn the SST bolt clockwise to remove the pressure plate.





3. Remove the shims from the shaft.





4. Remove the snap ring.





5. Remove the rotor by tapping it with a plastic hammer.

NOTE: Do not damage the pulley when tapping the rotor.





6. Disconnect the stator lead wires from the compressor housing.





7. Remove the stator snap ring.
8. Remove the stator from the compressor housing.


Assembly Of Magnetic Clutch
1. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.





2. Adjust the clearance between the pressure plate and rotor by installing shims on the compressor shaft.

Standard clearance: 0.4 - 0.7mm (0.016 - 0.028 in)





3. Tighten the shaft nut while holding the pulley with the SST.

Tightening torque: 15 - 17 Nm (1.5 - 1.7 m-kg, 132 - 144 in-lb)