Compressor High-Pressure Relief; Valve; Compressor Clutch/Coil Assembly - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect Negative battery cable.
(2) Loosen and remove drive belts (refer to Group
7, Engine Cooling) and disconnect compressor clutch
wire lead.
(3) Remove refrigerant from the A/C system (with
a refrigerant recovery machine) if the compressor is
being replaced.
(4) Remove refrigerant lines from compressor and
disconnect electrical connector.
(5) If system is left open place plug/cap over open
lines.
(6) Remove compressor attaching bolts (Fig. 16)
and (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16 Compressor Mounting 2.7L
1 – HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
2 – A/C COMPRESSOR
3 – MOUNTING BOLTS
4 – PUSH PIN
5 – ENGINE OIL COOLER BRACKET
(7) Remove compressor. If refrigerant lines were
not removed, lift compressor/clutch assembly and tie
it to a suitable component.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Torque Compressor bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.)
COMPRESSOR HIGH-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
The high pressure relief valve is located on the A/C
compressor manifold (Fig. 16) and (Fig. 17).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove refrigerant from A/C system using a
refrigerant recovery machine.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Fig. 17 Compressor Mounting 3.2L/3.5L
1 – SERVICE PORTS
2 – MOUNTING BOLTS
3 – A/C COMPRESSOR
4 – HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
(2) Rotate the high pressure relief valve counter-
clockwise and separate relief valve from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures
using a new O-ring seal. Evacuate and charge the
refrigerant system. Torque 5/8" Hex to 13.5 N·m (10
ft. lbs.).

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
Compressor assembly must be removed from
mounting. Although, refrigerant discharge is not nec-
essary.
(1) Remove the compressor shaft bolt (Fig. 18). A
band type oil filter removal tool can be placed around
the clutch plate to aid in bolt removal.
(2) Tap the clutch plate with a plastic hammer and
remove clutch plate and shim(s) (Fig. 19).
CAUTION: Do not use screwdrivers between the
clutch plate assembly and pulley to remove front
plate as this may damage the front plate assembly.
(3) Remove pulley retaining snap ring with Snap
Ring Pliers (C-4574), and slide pulley assembly off of
compressor (Fig. 20).
(4) Remove coil wire bracket/ground clip screw and
wire harness.
(5) Remove snap ring retaining field coil onto com-
pressor housing (Fig. 21). Slide field coil off of com-
pressor housing.
(6) Examine frictional faces of the clutch pulley
and front plate for wear. The pulley and front plate
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