Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2618

6Snap ring
(See Snap Ring Removal/Installation
7Stator
8A/C compressor body
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
3. Adjust the magnetic clutch clearance. (See
AIR CONDITIONER].)
Bolt Removal/Installation Note
1. When removing or installing the bolt, lock the A/C compressor pulley against rotation using
the following procedure.
CAUTION:
When connecting the positive battery cable to the magnetic clutch connector,
use a cable with a female terminal of the correct size. Otherwise, load will be
applied to the terminal, resulting in deformation or damage, and poor contact.
In addition, the positive battery cable could disconnect from the connector
resulting in a short circuit.
a. Apply battery positive voltage to the magnetic clutch terminal B and connect the
magnetic clutch terminal A to the ground.
b. Wrap the drive belt, which is no longer of use, tightly around the A/C compressor
pulley.
Note.)
MAGNETIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT [FULL-AUTO