Removal
- Using Clutch Disc Wrench (J-41260), remove clutch plate bolt. Using Clutch Disc Puller (J-38874), remove clutch plate. Insert clutch disc puller pins into clutch disc holes. Rotate holder clockwise to lock it into clutch disc. Tighten clutch disc puller center bolt and remove clutch disc plate and shims. Remove pulley assembly snap ring. (Scheme 1)
- Using a 2-jaw puller, remove pulley assembly. Position puller jaws onto edge of pulley to prevent pulley groove from being deformed. Remove clutch coil harness clip, clutch coil snap ring and clutch coil.
Installation
- Ensure clutch disc and pulley contact surfaces are clean and free of excessive grooving and/or excessive heat damage. Check clutch coil for loose connection or cracked insulation. Replace components as necessary. Replace clutch disc and pulley assembly as a set.
- Align clutch coil pin with hole in front head of compressor. Install clutch coil harness clip and clutch coil snap ring. Using hand press and Pulley Installer (J-41261), install pulley assembly. Install pulley assembly snap ring. Install original shim(s) and clutch disc. Using Clutch Disc Wrench (J-41260), install and tighten center bolt to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Ensure pulley turns smoothly.
- Using a feeler gauge check clutch plate and pulley assembly air gap. Air gap should be 0.012-0.024" (0.30-0.60 mm). If air gap is incorrect, add or remove shims as necessary.
- Install compressor and any other components. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Operate A/C system and engage and disengage A/C compressor clutch about 30 times to break in replacement clutch disc and pulley assembly.
