A/c Compressor Servicing Acura Integra III

A/C COMPRESSOR APPLICATIONS

Note. Due to variety of clutch and shaft seal configurations, obtain appropriate A/C compressor service tools for compressor being serviced.

A/C COMPRESSOR APPLICATION

NIPPONDENSO 10-CYLINDER

Note. Due to variety of clutch and shaft seal configurations, obtain appropriate A/C compressor service tools for compressor being serviced.

Removal

1. Remove nut and clutch plate using Clutch Plate Holder/Remover (J-41384).
2. Remove snap ring and shim(s) from shaft. Tap pulley off shaft with plastic hammer. If pulley cannot be removed by hand, use a puller. Remove snap ring, bearing, and seal (if equipped) from pulley. (Scheme 1) Remove screw for clutch coil lead. Remove snap ring and clutch coil.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure snap rings are installed with beveled side facing out. Tighten shaft bolt (or nut) to 11-15 ft. lbs. (15-20 N.m). Ensure air gap between clutch plate and pulley is .016-.028" (.41-.71 mm). If air gap is incorrect, add or remove shim(s) as necessary.

Note. On some compressors, it is necessary to use a dial indicator on clutch plate to check air gap. Energize clutch coil and zero dial indicator. De-energize clutch coil and measure air gap. Ensure air gap is as specified.

Scheme 1

1. Remove clutch plate and pulley. Remove shim(s) from shaft. Remove clutch coil if necessary. Remove felt and felt retainer (if equipped). (Scheme 1) Place shaft key remover on shaft and turn to remove key.
2. Remove seal plate snap ring. Engage plate remover on seal plate, and pull up to remove seal plate. Engage shaft seal remover/installer to shaft seal, and pull up to remove shaft seal from front housing.

1. Apply clean refrigerant oil to compressor housing bore. Lubricate shaft seal with refrigerant oil and install in front housing. Lubricate seal plate and install in front housing.
2. Install shaft key, snap ring, felt retainer and felt. With clutch plate installed, ensure air gap between clutch plate and pulley is .016-.028" (.41-.71 mm). If air gap is incorrect, add or remove shim(s) as necessary.

1. Hold clutch disc using Clutch Disc Wrench (J-33939) and remove center bolt. Using Clutch Disc Puller (J-33939), remove clutch disc and adjustment shim(s).
2. Remove snap ring. Remove pulley using Pilot (J-38424) and universal puller. Remove clutch coil. (Scheme 2)

1. Ensure coil lead is installed in original position. Install and tighten coil screws. Press pulley onto compressor using Pulley Installer (J-33940). Install snap ring and adjustment shim(s).
2. Install clutch disc and tighten center bolt to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 N.m). Using feeler gauge, ensure clearance between clutch disc and pulley is .012-.024" (.30-.60 mm). If clearance is incorrect, add or remove shim(s) as necessary. Break-in clutch by engaging and disengaging clutch 30 times.

Note. Shaft seal servicing procedure not available at time of publication. Tighten thermal protector, if removed, to 11-13 ft. lbs. (15-18 N.m).

Scheme 2