Minor Compressor Repair Procedures

Tool Required:
J 41384-Clutch Plate Holder/Remover
J 39200-Digital Multimeter

Remove or Disconnect

1. Compressor from vehicle.

Removing Pressure Plate Nut:

2. Pressure plate nut and washer from drive shaft, using tool J 41384.
3. Pressure plate from drive shaft, using tool J 41384.

Removing Snap Ring:

4. Clutch pulley snap ring and shim, using appropriate snap ring pliers.
5. Clutch pulley from compressor, using plastic hammer.

Important
^ Be careful not to damage clutch pulley when tapping it off.

Clutch Coil Wire Retainer Bolt:

6. One screw and clutch coil wire retainer.
7. Clutch coil snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
8. 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.

Measuring Clutch Coil Resistance:

Measure
^ Clutch coil resistance using tool J 39200. Replace clutch coil if not withing specifications: -Resistance: 2.9-3.8 ohms at 20°C (68°F).

Install or Connect

1. Clutch coil to compressor; secure with snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
2. Clutch coil wire retainer to compressor; secure with one screw.

Tighten
^ Clutch coil wire retainer bolt to 2-2.5 N.m (17.7 to 22.12 lbs.ft).

3. Clutch pulley to compressor; secure with snap ring and shim.
4. Pressure plate to compressor drive shaft.

Measuring Pressure Plate To Clutch Pulley Clearance:

Adjust
^ Clearance between clutch pulley and pressure plate. If the clearance is not within specifications, replace shim to obtain proper clearance (distance A as shown). -Clearance: 0.35 to 0.65 mm (0.014 to 0.025 in.)

5. Pressure plate washer and nut to compressor drive shaft using tool J 41384.

Tighten
^ Pressure plate nut to 15 or 20 N.m (10.8 to 15.2 lbs.ft).

6. Compressor to vehicle.