Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Magnetic Clutch:






DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT







<> SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL


ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS







>>A<< FIELD CORE ATTACHMENT
Line up the pin hole on the compressor unit with the field core projection and attach.







>>B<< SNAP RING INSTALLATION
Using snap ring pliers, fit the snap ring so that the snap ring's tapered part is on the outside.







>>C<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION
Using a special tool, as when removing the nut, secure the armature and tighten the self-locking nut.







>>D<< AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT
Apply voltage from the battery to the magnetic clutch and check that the clutch air gap is inside the standard value. If outside the standard value, use a shim to adjust the gap.

Standard value: .............................0.3 - 0.5 mm (0.012 - 0.020 inch)