Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

Tools Required:
J 7624 Clutch Drive Plate Holder
J 5403 Internal Snap Ring Pliers

Remove or Disconnect
1. Compressor from vehicle.

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2. Pressure plate bolt from drive shaft, using J 7624 and socket.
3. Pressure plate from drive shaft.

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4. Shim(s) from pressure plate.

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5. Clutch pulley snap ring, using J 5403 snap ring pliers.

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6. Clutch pulley from compressor, using plastic hammer.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the clutch pulley when tapping off pulley.

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7. Clutch coil lead wires from compressor.

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8. Clutch coil snap ring, using snap ring pliers.

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9. Clutch coil from compressor.

Inspect
^ Pressure plate for excessive wear and scoring. Replace if necessary.
^ Clutch pulley for excessive wear and scoring. Replace if necessary.

Install or Connect
1. Clutch coil to compressor; secure with new snap ring (beveled side facing up), using J 5403.
2. Clutch coil lead wires to compressor.
3. Clutch pulley to compressor; secure with new snap ring (beveled side facing up), using J 5403.
4. Pressure plate to compressor drive shaft.

Adjust
^ Clearance between the clutch pulley and pressure plate. If the clearance is not within specifications, alter the number of shims to obtain proper clearance.

-- Clearance: 0.354).65 mm (0.01-0.O25 inch)

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5. Pressure plate bolt to drive shaft, using J 7624. Tighten Pressure plate bolt to 13 Nm (115 lb. in.).
6. Compressor to vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning.