Compressor Clutch Coil: Service and Repair

Clutch and Clutch Field Coil - Hybrid

















Removal

1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - Hybrid Service and Repair.

2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub nut.

1. Using the Compressor Clutch Holding Tool, hold the A/C clutch disc and hub.

2. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub nut.





3. Remove the A/C clutch disc and hub.

4. Remove the A/C compressor pulley snap ring.

5. NOTICE: Do not use air tools. Damage to the Air Conditioning (A/C) clutch pulley or A/C compressor may result.

Using the Compressor Pulley Remover, remove the A/C compressor pulley.





6. Remove the A/C clutch field coil snap ring.

7. Remove the A/C clutch field coil.

1. Remove the thermal protection switch bolt and bracket.

2. Detach the thermal protection switch from the A/C compressor.





8. Remove the A/C clutch field coil and thermal protection switch assembly.

Installation

NOTE: A new A/C compressor may come equipped with a clutch and pulley. If not, the A/C clutch components should be reused unless obvious signs of damage are found. If excessive grooving is found, a new A/C clutch disc and hub and a new A/C compressor pulley must be installed together. Otherwise, each component can be installed individually where needed.

1. Visually inspect the A/C clutch disc and hub, A/C compressor pulley and A/C clutch field coil for damage.
- Inspect for physical damage, including cracked or melted components or discoloration due to excessive heat.

- Inspect for excessive wear, including grooving in the A/C clutch disc and hub or A/C compressor pulley that is more than fingernail depth.

- Inspect for roughness in the A/C compressor pulley bearing.

2. Clean the A/C clutch field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.

3. Apply a pea-sized drop of silicone sealant to the thermal protection switch socket in the A/C compressor housing.

4. Install the A/C clutch field coil.

1. Install the A/C clutch field coil.

2. Install the thermal protection switch and bracket.

3. Tighten the thermal protection switch bolt to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





5. NOTE: The A/C compressor pulley is a tight fit on the A/C compressor. It must be correctly aligned during installation.

Install the A/C compressor pulley.

1. Install the A/C Compressor Pulley Installer.

2. Install the A/C compressor pulley.





6. Install the A/C compressor pulley snap ring with the bevel side out.

7. Place one nominal thickness A/C clutch disc and hub spacer inside the clutch hub spline opening.

8. Install the A/C clutch disc and hub.

9. Install the A/C compressor clutch disc and hub nut.

1. Hold the A/C clutch disc and hub with the Compressor Clutch Holding Tool.

2. Tighten the nut to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).





10. Measure and adjust the clutch air gap by removing or adding A/C clutch disc and hub spacers.





11. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - Hybrid Service and Repair.