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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

MAGNETIC CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY




1. Disassemble in the order indicated below.
1. Bolt (See Bolt Removal/Installation Note)
2. Pressure plate
3. Shim
4. Snap ring (See Snap Ring Installation Note)
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Screw (See Screw Installation Note)
7. Clip
8. Screw (See Screw Installation Note)
9. Clamp (See Clamp Installation Note)
10. Screw (See Screw Installation Note)
11. Stator and thermal protector (See Stator and Thermal Protector Removal Note) (See Stator and Thermal Protector Installation Note)
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.