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Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair




INSTALLING AND REMOVING MAGNETIC COUPLING




1. For loosening or tightening the fastening nut, use holding wrench to counter-hold.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (12 ft lb)




2. Remove coupling plate with puller.

3. Remove shims.




4. Remove retaining ring and belt pulley.




5. Remove retaining ring and magnet coil.

Note: Coil resistance 3.8 ± 0.2 ohm.


Installation




The air gap between the coupling plate and belt pulley is 0.4 - 0.7 mm.




If required, adjust air gap with shims.




Install the two retaining rings so that the diagonal points upwards.