Compressor Cross Section; Removing 1977 A-6 Shaft Lock Nut - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING
18-33
FRONT
SUCTION REED
DISCHARGE VALVE PLATE
SHAFT SEAL ASM.
CLUTCH PLATE
RETAINER RING
HALF
Fig.
18-28 1977 A-6
Compressor Cross Section
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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HOLDING
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Fig.
18-29
Removing
1977 A-6
Shaft Lock Nut
the position of the axial plate (keyed to the main
shaft), multl'ng in compmor dmage and seal
leakage due to shifling of the crankshaft.
3. Thread Clutch Plate and Hub assembly Remover J
9401 into hub. Hold body of Remover with a wrench and
tighten center screw to remove Clutch Plate and Hub
assembly (Fig. 1 B-30).
4. Remove square drive key from shaft or drive plate
hub.
5. Remove hub spacer retainer ring using Snap-Ring
Pliers J 5403 (#21), and then remove hub spacer (Fig. 1B-
3 1).
6. Inspect driven plate for cracks or stresses in the drive
surface. Do not replace driven plate for a scoring condition
(Fig. 1B-32).
If the frictional surface shows signs of damage due to
excessive heat, the clutch plate and hub and pulley and
bearing should be replaced. Check further for the underlying
cause of the damage (i.e. low coil-voltage
-
coil should draw
3.2 amps at 12 volts
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or binding of the compressor internal

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