Compressor Clutch Check - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

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Compressor Clutch Check

Check the armature plate for discoloration, peeling,

or other damage. lf there is damage, replace the

clutch set (see page 21-56).

Check the rotor pulley bearing play and drag by

rotating the rotor pulley by hand. Replace the

clutch set with a new one if it is noisy or has

excessive play/drag (see page 21-56).

Measure the clearance between the rotor pullev (A)

and the armature plate (B) all the way around. lf the

clearance is not within specified limits, remove the

armature plate {see page 21-56) and add or remove

shims as needed to increase or decrease clearance.

Clearance: 0.510.15 mm (0.020i0.006 in.)

NOTE: The shims are available in four thicknesses:

0 . 1 m m , 0 . 2 m m , 0 . 4 m m , a n d 0 . 5 m m ,

4. Release the field coil connector from the holder,

then disconnect it. Check the thermal protector for

continuity. lf there is no continuity, replace the

thermal protector (see page 21-58).

NOTE: The thermal Drotector will have no

continuity above 252 to 27O"F l'122 to 132'C). When

t h e t e m o e r a t u r e d r o p s b e l o w 2 4 1 t o 2 1 9 " F { 1 1 6 t o

the thermal protector will have continuity.

Check resistance of the field coil. lf resistance is not

within specifications. replace the field coil

(see page 21-56).

Field Coil Resistance: 3.05 3.35 ohms at 68'F

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