A/C Compressor Clutch Plate

A/C Compressor Clutch Plate

- Turn off the ignition.

- Perform the preliminary work as for replacing the belt pulley. Refer to => [ Preparation for Replacement ] A/C Compressor Belt Pulley.

- Remove the cap - A -.






- Hold the A/C compressor input shaft - B - secure with a commercially available socket (7 mm) and turn the clutch plate - C - in direction of arrow - arrow -.

• The torque to drive the A/C compressor is transferred to the clutch plate - C - via the threaded connection. If, while the A/C compressor is working, the clutch plate - C - was attached to the A/C compressor shaft so tight, that it cannot be loosened (the 7 mm wrench cannot transmit the necessary torque) then the A/C compressor must be replaced.

Check the cap between the belt pulley and clutch plate. Refer to => [ A/C Compressor Belt Pulley and Clutch Plate Gap, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.