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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

MAGNETIC CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY




1. Disassemble in the order indicated below.
1. Bolt
2. Pressure plate
3. Shim
4. Snap ring
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Screw
8. Screw
9. Clamp
10. Screw
11. Stator and thermal protector
12. A/C compressor body

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
3. Adjust the magnetic clutch clearance.




Bolt Removal/Installation Note
1. When removing or installing the bolt, hold the pressure plate in place as shown in the figure.
2. When installing a new A/C compressor body, replace the bolt.

Stator and Thermal Protector Removal Note
1. After removing the thermal protector, completely remove the silicone adhering to the A/C compressor side.




Stator and Thermal Protector Installation Note
1. Apply approximately 1 g {0.04 oz} of silicone (Shin-Etsu Silicone KE-347W or similar)

Screw Installation Note
1. When installing a new stator and thermal protector, replace the screw.

Clamp Installation Note
1. When installing a new stator and thermal protector, replace the clamp.




Snap Ring installation Note
1. When installing a new pressure plate, A/C compressor pulley, stator and thermal protector, or A/C compressor body, replace the snap ring.