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CONTROLS - FRONT
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (Continued)
(6) Tap the clutch plate lightly with a plastic mal-
let to release it from the splines on the compressor
shaft. Remove the clutch plate and shim(s) from the
compressor shaft (Fig. 3). Be certain not to lose
the shim or shims.
CAUTION: Do not pry between the clutch plate and
the pulley to remove it from the compressor shaft.
Prying may damage the clutch plate.
Fig. 3 Clutch Plate And Shim(s)
1 - COMPRESSOR SHAFT
2 - CLUTCH PLATE
3 - CLUTCH PLATE SHIM
(7) Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or
equivalent), remove the external snap ring that
secures the compressor clutch pulley to the front of
the compressor, then slide the pulley off of the com-
pressor (Fig. 4).
(8) Remove the screw that secures the clutch coil
wire harness connector bracket and ground clip to
the top of the compressor housing.
(9) Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or
equivalent), remove the external snap ring that
secures the compressor clutch coil to the front of the
compressor, then slide the clutch coil off of the com-
pressor (Fig. 5).
INSPECTION - COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL
Compressor clutch components should always be
inspected closely before they are reinstalled. The
clutch plate and clutch pulley are mated at the fac-
tory using a burnishing operation. No attempt should
be made to separately replace the compressor clutch
pulley or clutch plate. The clutch coil may be serviced
separately.
(1) Examine the friction surfaces of the clutch pul-
ley and the clutch plate for wear. The clutch pulley
and clutch plate should be replaced if there is exces-
sive wear or scoring.
Fig. 4 Pulley Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
Fig. 5 Clutch Coil Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING PLIERS
2 - CLUTCH COIL
3 - SNAP RING
4 - COMPRESSOR
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