Compressor Clutch: Service and Repair

1. Remove the center bolt while holding the pressure plate.





2. Remove the pressure plate and shim(s) taking care not to lose the shims.





3. Use snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring B, then remove the pulley.

NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the pulley and compressor during removal/installation.
- Once the snap ring B is removed, replace it with a new one.
- Install the snap ring with the chamfered side facing out.

4. Remove the snap ring A and the field coil.

NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the field coil and compressor during removal/installation.
- Once the snap ring A is removed, replace it with a new one.





5. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
- Install the field coil with the wire side facing down.
- Clean the pulley and compressor sliding surfaces with non-petroleum solvent.
- Check the pulley bearings for excessive play.
- Make sure the snap rings are in the grooves properly.
- Apply locking agent to the thread of the center bolt and tighten it securely.
- Make sure that the pulley turns smoothly, after it's reassembled.
- Inspect clutch clearance as described in Testing and Inspection.
- Torque the center bolt to 12 Nm (9 lb ft)