Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1140

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Climate Control

Gompressor Clutch Overhaul

Special Tool Required

Ay'C clutch holder, Robinair 10204, Kent-Moore J37872,

or Honda Tool and Equipment KMT-J33939.

commerciallv available

1. Remove the center nut (A) while holding the

armature plate with a commercially available Ar/C

clutch holder {B).

Remove the armature plate (A) and shim(s) (B),

taking care not to lose the shim(s). lf the clutch

needs adjustment, increase or decrease the

number and thickness of shims as necessary, then

reinstallthe armature Dlate, and recheck its

clearance (see page 21-55).

NOTE: The shims are available in four thiskness:

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

3. lf you are replacing the field coil, remove the snap

ring (A) with snap ring pliers, then remove the rotor

pulley (B). Be careful not to damage the rotor pulley

and comDressor.

Remove the bolt and holder {A), then disconnect

the field coil connector (B). Loosen the clamp screw

{C) to free the field coil wire. Remove the snap ring

{D) with snap ring pliers, then remove the field coil

(E). Be careful not to damage the field coil and

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